Requisition ID: 159165

Position Summary

Responsible for deck duties including providing a safe, clean vessel for crew members, and is required to comply with safety regulations and procedures to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• All aspects of line handling.

• Vessel maintenance and housekeeping, including meal preparation.

• Stands wheel watch as required.

• Maintains the vessel exterior in good order including painting or chipping as needed.

• Ensures a clean sanitary environment aboard the vessel .

• Aids as needed to the captain in checking and inspecting the vessel’s safety equipment.

• Provides support to the engine room as needed per direction of the captain and/or the Engineer.

• Present on deck and within always communicating distance while the captain or mate is operating the stern controls.

• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as Able-Bodied Seafarer.

• Ability to work rotational 12 hour watch.

• Ability to work 28 days on, 14 days off, revised as necessary.

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC)

• Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping (STCW)

• STCW Medical card

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

• CPR/AED First Aid Certification

• Valid US Passport preferred

• Driver’s license preferred

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.

• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders.

• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and backgroundcheck

• Performs other duties as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company: Weeks