Able Bodied Seaman

Job Overview

 

• Performs “Helmsman” duties as required receiving direct verbal orders on steering directions or courses from the Deck Watch Officer, Master, Pilot or Mooring Master and manually manipulating the vessel’s wheel.
• Stands at sea “Lookout” watches as required.
• Stands “Hose” and “Gangway” watch while in port ensuring that hose pressures do not exceed authorized allowances and that no leakage occurs during the transfer of cargo; keeps a continuous lookout to prevent unauthorized personnel from boarding the vessel and ensures that the gangway is always properly rigged.
• Stands cargo watch communicating gauge tape readings to watch officer and assist with turning of cargo valves.
• Assists the Deck Officer on watch during loading and discharging operations, performing all functions and other such duties that may arise.
• Performs maintenance and other seaman’s duties required on deck, under the direction of the Bosun or Chief Mate.
   

Safety
 

• Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
• Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
• Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
• Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.
   

Teamwork/Working With Others
 

• Effective in relating to others
• Willing to assist others.
• Works well under pressure.
• Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.
   

Pre-employment Screening Consists Of
 

• DOT drug testing & Non-DOT hair drug test
• Background check
• Physical Fitness for Duty examination
• Functional capacity evaluation