Job description

AB/Deckhand for 3000 HP offshore towing vessel in Alaska

6 weeks on 6 weeks off rotation

Paid travel within the US

Benefits including Health insurance and 401K

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The AB/Deckhand responsibilities include assisting on deck to handle towlines (large- diameter ropes) and wire (heavy cable) and associated working gear such as heavy chains and shackles. The deckhand is required to assist in making and breaking tow which includes working with heavy gear including shackles, chains, wire straps and lines. The gear is awkward to handle. Activities on deck involve working closely with and around very powerful and noisy machinery. Heavy strains are placed on machinery and gear. The work can be hazardous if the deckhand does not take note of the necessary precautions and is not focused on the task at hand. Lashing and unlashing cargo on barges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The deckhand must possess good seamanship skills including the ability to tie knots, splice line and wire and handle large diameter lines. These skills require the use of hand tools such as marlin spikes and fids. Line throwing is an important decking skill. Tow building techniques, securing boats and barges and general line handling working around cleats and bitts is essential. Must be familiar with and observe proper safety practices, procedures and routines. Must be familiar with emergency procedures including fire, man overboard, abandon ship and pollution response. One also may be required to serve as lookout at times when the vessel is navigating in reduced visibility. The following duties may be performed:

• Monitor, repair, and paint metal surfaces exposed to weather
• Keep deck clean and clear with lines coiled and stowed properly
• Other duties as assigned by the Master or Mate
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather condition for long period of time
• Working cargo on barge deck

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TWIC card, Driver’s License, MMC-Able-bodied seaman, Pre-Employment drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $370.69 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
Testing required before joining the vessel.

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Required)
• AB Special or better endorsement from the USCG (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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