3rd Mate - Marine

ConocoPhillips • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Mate works under the direction of the Master and Chief Mate aboard Polar Tankers vessels, which transport oil from Valdez, Alaska, primarily to refineries on the U.S. West Coast. The role requires a good understanding of deck machinery and cargo systems, proficiency in navigation and cargo watch keeping, and participation in drills and emergencies. The 3rd Mate also assists in enforcing rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention measures.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The normal onboard tour is 60 days, followed by 60 days of paid leave. The typical workday is 12 hours, made up of two four-hour watch periods and an additional four-hour work period; work may not exceed 15 hours per day or 36 hours in any three-day period. The position requires being away from home for periods exceeding two months. Relocation and U.S. employment-authorization sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment-authorization sponsorship is not available.
• Hold a USCG 3rd Mates Unlimited Tonnage Endorsement and/or a bachelor’s degree.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain with or without reasonable accommodation, a U.S. Passport.
• Hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); proof of TWIC application is required before beginning work.
• Hold the listed MMC endorsements: Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch; Able Seafarer - Deck; Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW); GMDSS Operator; Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC); Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations; Medical First-Aid Provider; Advanced Fire Fighting; Basic Training; Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD); Security Awareness; Deck Officer – 3rd Mate Unlimited; Radar Observer; Able Seaman Unlimited; Lifeboatman; and Tankerman PIC.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be away from home for periods exceeding two months and to meet the stated work schedule and hour limits.
• Be able to push or pull up to 200 pounds; lift or carry up to 100 pounds from floor to shoulder; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to overhead; climb stairs and ladders; stand for long periods; and climb a rope pilot ladder to join or depart the vessel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marine Transportation or foreign equivalent.
• At least one year of direct experience sailing as a cadet on a tanker or ship.
• At least one year of direct experience sailing as an officer.
• Willingness and ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to learn material needed to succeed in the role.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass certification exams.
• Ability to collaborate, manage effectively, and work well with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense to achieve desired outcomes according to company operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Organization, efficiency, and a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the vessel safely.
• Maintain onboard safety equipment and document the accuracy and completion of safety-equipment jobs.
• Assist with cargo operations and perform all segments of cargo handling.
• Assist the Master in organizing and conducting the vessel’s safety program.
• Stand an independent watch in the cargo control room.
• Oversee Able Seafarers (ABs).
• Monitor the deck and pump room for spills and leaks.
• Make hourly rounds of the pump room during cargo watch.
• Participate in drills and emergencies and assist in enforcing rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention measures.

Benefits

• Paid leave earned at one day for each day worked onboard; normal tours are 60 days onboard followed by 60 days of paid leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay and annual performance bonuses.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Family support resources.
• Training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, an inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level