Boatswain Seaward Services TSVRON

Salary : $38.97 / hour

Hornblower is seeking a Boatswain for our Seaward Services TSVRON operation in Norfolk VA.

About You:

This person will be adaptable dynamic and embody Hornblowers RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as helmsman and maintain course control as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
• Stand lookout and navigational watches in accordance with operational requirements.
• Serve as the senior Able Seaman and act as first-line work leader for the deck crew.
• Advise the Chief Mate on deck operations maintenance needs and daily work planning.
• Oversee and participate in deck maintenance including painting cleaning preservation and line handling.
• Assist with anchoring mooring small boat operations rigging and other seamanship tasks.
• Ensure deck crew compliance with safety procedures housekeeping standards and operational protocols.
• Participate in required drills safety training and emergency response duties.
• Maintain deck equipment and work areas in safe clean and operational condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support vessel readiness and safe operations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• STCW-compliant credentials including: Able SeafarerDeck Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) Basic Training Proficiency in Survival Craft Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must possess or be eligible for a United States Passport.
• Must meet physical and medical standards for shipboard service including the ability to perform physically demanding deck work.
• Strong leadership communication and seamanship skills with the ability to direct and support deck crew members.
• Ability to work independently follow direction from ships officers and exercise sound judgment.
• Must meet all company and contractual requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About Us:

Hornblowers passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If youre an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication creativity and cooperation are encouraged this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblowers mission vision values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race religion religious creed color national origin ancestry citizenship sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age pregnancy or relation medical conditions childbirth breastfeeding parental status veteran and/or military status disability (physical or mental) medical condition genetic information or characteristics political affiliation domestic violence survivor status marital status or other characteristics prohibited by federal state or local law. Additionally as a federal state and local contractor Hornblower complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.