03/05/2021

3rd Mate

Job Responsibilities

  • Working under the supervision of the Master and Chief Mate
  • Navigating the vessel safely
  • Maintaining safety equipment aboard the vessel
  • Documenting accuracy and completion of safety equipment jobs
  • Assisting in cargo operations
  • Assisting the Master in organizing and conducting the safety program aboard the vessel
  • Standing an independent watch in the cargo control room
  • Overseeing the ABs
  • Monitoring the deck and pump room for spills/leaks
  • Making hourly rounds of the pump room during cargo watch
  • Performing all segments of cargo handling
  • Working a 12-hour day consisting of two 4-hour watch periods and an additional 4-hour work period. He/she cannot work more than 15 hours per day or 36 hours per 3-day period




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This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA websitehttps://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/TWICWebApp/for more information.

Relocation is not available for this position.

 

Skills

Basic/Required

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
  • USCG 3rd Mates Unlimited Tonnage License and/or Bachelor's Degree
  • U. S. Passport
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to:
    • Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
    • Push/pull up to 200 pounds
    • Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
    • Lift up to 50 pounds floor to overhead
    • Climb Stairs/ladders
    • Stand for long periods of time
  • Merchant Mariners Document (Z-card)
  • Tankerman PIC endorsement
  • STCW certificate
  • TWIC Card





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Preferred

  • Willing and able to work overtime
  • Degree in Marine Transportation
  • Completion of basic safety class
  • 1+ years of direct experience sailing as a cadet on a tanker/ship
  • 1+ years of direct experience sailing as an officer
  • Current in Advanced Fire Fighting training (within the last 5 years)
  • Possessing strong written and oral communication skills
  • Having the ability to acquire knowledge
  • Able to satisfactorily pass certification exams
  • Able to collaborate, effectively manage and work well with others
  • Able to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
  • Able to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company's operating procedures and safety protocols
  • Possessing organization, efficiency and is a methodical problem solver
  • Computer literate




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All licensed officers earn paid leave on the basis of one day worked onboard and one day earned of paid leave. Normal tours are sixty (60) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of June 30, 2021.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Job location

Houston, Texas,USA

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