Job Summary:

• Operating deck machinery, such as winches and cranes, to load and unload cargo.
• Standing watch on the bridge, monitoring the vessel's position, and keeping a lookout for other vessels and navigational hazards.
• Performing routine maintenance and repair work on the vessel, including painting, cleaning, and chipping rust.
• Assisting with the safe navigation of the vessel, including taking depth soundings and setting and adjusting course as directed.
• Participating in the launching and recovery of lifeboats and other safety equipment.
• Handling lines and cables during docking and undocking of the vessel.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Vessel Master or senior officers.

Benefits:

• Company Paid insurance with a buy up plan available
• Company Paid travel (Up to 300 miles each way) (Will not reimburse for flights.)
• Company Paid Training for Renewals and upgrades
• Company Paid fees for renewals and upgrades of MMC, TWIC and PASSPORT
• 28/28 Rotation
• No layoffs during down turns
• Able to go home at night if living local and vessel is at the dock
• 401k Match 6%

Vessel: 500 Ton Lightering Vessel

Location: Galveston, TX

Required:

• AB Special/RFPNW
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Vessel Personnel w/ Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
• PSC
• US Passport
• USCG Medical
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship