Able-Bodied Seaman - Bowhead Transport Company

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: The deckhand is responsible for assisting work on deck; inclusive of line handling, on and off watch, Perform deck and engine security rounds, May have assigned security duties and emergency duties, and other duties assigned as required by the Vessel Master or Mate.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to Company Policies, USCG, and Environmental Regulations
• Representing the organization to guest, customers, the public, government, and other external sources
• Good seaman skills including ability and knowledge to proper vessel line handling; tying, throwing, clean, coiled, and stowed properly
• The Able Bodied Seaman performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas and equipment.
• Scales, buffs, and paints decks and superstructure; sweeps and washes deck; splices wire and rope; breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear; secures cargo; launches and recovers boats
• May rig and operate hydrographic and other specialty winches; handle and stow oceanographic explosives; and stage and stow beach support equipment.
• In addition, when assigned to watch duty, performs a variety of duties, including looking for obstructions in path of vessel, steering vessel, serving on security patrol, and standing gangway watch.

 

 

Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

• Able to complete an annual Merchant Mariners physical exam and perform physically demanding shipboard duties
• Communication skills require the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background in the area under discussion.
• Writing skills require the ability to write text designed to communicate technical information.
• Strong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• USCG Rated as Able Body Seaman Limited with STCW-95 endorsements in Basic Safety Training and Lifeboatman.
• U.S. Citizenship and must hold a current U.S. Passport
• Minimum of 1-3 years
• Experience in the maritime industry with progressively responsible experience is required.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC -- minimum six (6) months prior to renewal).
• Valid Passport (minimum six (6) months prior to renewal).
• Valid Drivers License (minimum 6 months prior to renewal).

 

Rotational Schedule: 30-60 days on and off depending on the job. Work shifts are 6/6/6/6 hours on and off throughout the day each day UIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance. All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements. If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements. Authorized Driver Requirement: Employee must have a valid drivers license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage. UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status.

 

Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

 

Physical Demands:

• Employee must be able to write in English, read in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation and be able to communicate using the radio, speaker, or electronic communication by using the English language.
• Repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping and reaching to full range from above the head to the deck.
• Employee must have the ability to move extremities and spine through full physiological range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving postures allowing reaching with hands from deck level to overhead level.
• Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are required occasionally when assisting crew while tying