AB Seaman

Focusing on deepwater installations and field developments, we deliver tailored solutions-from the routine to the extreme. We provide fit-for-purpose engineering design through the entire asset lifecycle, including decommissioning. We contract, manage, engineer, and execute projects using our global vessel fleet, including Jones Act-compliant vessels, advanced technologies, and highly skilled personnel.

Assist with maintenance of deck operations and performs operational checks and minor repairs when necessary.

ESSENTIAL:

• Assist with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties.
• Daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines.
• Member of shipboard emergency response team.
• Responsible for communications, safety watches, and deck watch during operations when assigned to be watch keeper.
• Inform Chief Officer of third-party inspections and maintenance.
• Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, communicating the information to bridge.
• Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear and raises or lowers with winch or falls.
• Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand-tools.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.

SECONDARY :

• May perform lift operations with vessel crane according to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• May make routine checks of the crane to ensure the safety of other personnel and reliability during operation.
• May perform minor maintenance and repairs on the crane when necessary.
  

REQUIRED:

• One to two years related vessel crane and deck operational experience.
• Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential (Z-card) with AB Unlimited endorsement.
• STCW-95 (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification) with RFPNW (Rate Forming Part of a Navigational Watch) endorsement.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance.

PREFERRED:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Vocational training is preferred.
• Vessel experience in the Gulf of Mexico within the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Crane (including knuckle boom crane) certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered HEAVY work.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.