Able Seaman

Pay Range: $529 per day

Why choose us

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted both individually and collectively at Brice giving you purpose driven work that is impactful. We pride ourselves on our reputation for anticipating client needs. You can count on Brice Companies to be there when you need us most.

What does Brice Marine LLC do

Construction operations in Alaska are logistically challenging with many communities only accessible by water or air. Continuing its commitment to excellence Brice decided to invest in marine capabilities. In 1973 Brice Marine was established with the refurbishment of a surplus Navy LCU. Over 40 years later Brice Marine transports employees equipment fuel and materials to remote sites around the world. Its vessels have navigated some of the most difficult stretches of water and successfully delivered equipment despite bad weather shallow water and challenging conditions. The company also engineered a cuttingedge tug/barge design that streamlines the shipping process.

What can you expect

As the Able Seaman you are an entrylevel deckhand of a cargo vessel with additional duties in the engine room. As a qualified member of the deck department you may work as a watch stander and/or deck worker. You will be responsible for maintaining and operating deck equipment onboard the vessel mooring operations and making/breaking tow. As knowledge increases and abilities become evident to other crew members increasing levels of responsibility may be given.

How will you do it

• Assist with the loading lashing unlashing and discharge of cargo.
• Clean the tug and barges and assist with the handling of fuel and freight.
• Act as lookout and maintain watch on deck and in the engine room.
• Assist engineer when required.
• Handle mooring lines and operate deck machinery.
• Observe and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations performing only functions and tasks for which he/she has been trained.
• Follow the safety company policy manual and other material provided by the company.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment policies procedures to promote the safe and effective operations of a cargo vessel.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving cargo by sea.
• Advanced knowledge on appropriate use of the emergency equipment located on the boat.
• Able to perform tasks and solve practical problems normally encountered by a deckhand including knot selections and tying hazard avoidance and safely responding to orders.
• Able to use vehicles and equipment necessary to perform tasks of deckhand.
• Ability to read write and communicate in English.
• Ability to perform basis arithmetic including addition subtraction multiplication and division.
• Ability to be reliable responsible dependable and able to fulfill obligations.
• Ability to accept feedback and criticism.
• Ability to be careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to remain focused and aware of surroundings.
• Ability to solve problems make clear rational decisions in a crisis and clearly formulate and communicate instructions coupled with the ability to perform both short and longterm planning to accomplish vessel and company goals.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to remain focused and aware of surroundings.

Who is Brice Marine LLC looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1 year of Able Seaman experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current MMC with AB endorsement required.
• Current TWIC card required.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Coast Guard physical exam for merchant mariners.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Alaska water navigation experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license record and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Marines Driving Polices preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Marine has a fastpaced multitasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.

The length of navigation season in Western and Interior Alaska is dictated by the spring breakup of the ice and the low water and return of ice in late fall. The actual navigation season lasts approximately 180 days. Crews normally work the entire season 7 days a week 12 hours per day without any time off other than vessel downtime. This work is not for everyone. It requires a commitment to be away from home for long periods of time which can be emotionally challenging. Requires a demeanor that can adapt to changing conditions and varying personalities with decorum and professionalism while in close quarters.

While underway the deckhand works shifts of 12 hours at the direction of the Captain or Chief Mate.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Marine LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD Accident Cancer/Critical illness and Whole Life Insurance.
• Ten 10 paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401k match at 50 up to 6 of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook. For questions please email the Human Resources Department at

How do you apply

Please visit our careers page at and select Brice Marine LLC under the company tab.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to nonwork related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.