Able Bodied Seaman

We are now accepting resumes/applications for EXPERIENCED Abled Bodied Seamanfor facilities in the Gulf of Mexico & surrounding waters. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

• Job Scope:
  • Responsible for using emergency lifesaving damage control and safety equipment on a merchant ship performing general maintenance repair and sanitation duties and standing watch to ensure the ship maintains a steady course.
• Duration of Job:Temp to Hire
  • Based on Job Performance
• Requirements for Position:
  • TWIC
  • Merchant Mariner Credential
  • Passport
  • AB Endorsement
• Required Skills:
  • Proven experience offshore
  • Strong oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Excellent organizational skills abilityto multitask
  • Good physical condition and endurance
  • Knowledge of OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards in crane operations
• Duties/Responsibilities:Physical Requirements:
  • Performs following tasks on board ship to watch for obstructions in vessels path and to maintain equipment structures.
  • Stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel
    • Stand watch as helmsman and lookout.
    • Navigate ship and maintains visual communication with other ships.
  • Measures depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters using leadline and telephones or shouts information to bridge.
  • Turns wheel on bridge or uses emergency steering apparatus to steer vessel as directed by Mate Ship .
  • Breaks out rigs overhauls and stows cargohandling gear stationary rigging and running gear.
  • Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls.
  • Paints chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship.
    • Maintain ships metal structures by chipping sing cleaning priming and painting.
  • Operate deck machinery such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring and to operate cargo gear.
  • Performs general housekeeping and maintenance duties as directed.
    • Clean maintain and repair the hull decks superstructure cargo gear and smoke stack.
  • Use emergency lifesaving damage control and safety equipment.
    • Perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.
  • Participate in JSAs and all other Safety Health and Environmental Processes.
  • Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.
    • Practicesafety procedures in accordance with training and guidelines when working.
    • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines helping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
    • Meet quality and performance requirements as outlined by quality assurance and production standards
    • Report safety hazards quality and production issues to management immediately
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 LBS
  • Must be able to stand bend stoop squat or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks
  • Working and living on a remote confined work place for a lengthy time sometimes as long as four weeks.
  • Working for 12 hour workdays or nights.
  • Working uninterrupted work schedules that includes holidays.
  • Traveling to work throughout the Gulf Coast Region.
  • May sometimes be on stand by while waiting for a new job assignment.
  • May be transported by helicopter or boat to and from the job site.
  • Ability to work in varying hot and cold environments
    • Ability to work in cramped and/or confined spaces when required
    • Ability to work in an environments with exposures to dust dirt and various other debris metal and paint fumes gases
    • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to high precarious places and outside weather conditions
    • The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass drug and physical
• Pay:
  • Depends on Experience
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday Sunday

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you so a positive cando attitude is required.

Qualified candidates can submit a resumeor apply in person at