AB Marine Vessels Offshore

GENESIS ENERGY, LLC•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis Marine is a provider of marine transportation services, primarily serving refineries and storage terminals along the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Canada, Great Lakes, Intracoastal Canal, and western river systems of the United States. The company owns and operates two fleets, inland and offshore, with approximately 130 vessels. Genesis Marine emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in its operations, adhering to strict procedures that meet and exceed customer and regulatory requirements. The AB (Able Seaman) role involves a variety of duties that vary depending on the vessel and watch, as directed by the Master. These duties encompass operational tasks such as making up tows and handling lines, maintenance duties like chipping, painting, and repairs, housekeeping responsibilities including cleaning various areas of the vessel, and safety duties such as reporting hazards and participating in safety programs.

Requirements

Ability to train on barge transfers including loads and discharges from start to finish
Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of heater operation, including start up and shut down situations and partlow settings
Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of hose handling, including hook-up, disconnection and proper slinging
Ability to learn and demonstrate knowledge of re-packing pumps, per barge maintenance report, and barge maintenance
Strong work ethic
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
TWIC card

Responsibilities

Making up the tow
Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks
Assisting the vessel and tow in making locks
Standing lookout, or riding the head of the tow as a lookout
Performing various tasks necessary for tow operations, such as making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines
Chipping and painting vessel and tow
Repairing flame screens, cleaning P/V valves, greasing winches, etc., in accordance with the barge checklist
Dewatering the barges as necessary
Developing a complete knowledge of all heaters
Troubleshooting barge problems
Developing a complete knowledge of all barges
Cleaning the boat
Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters
Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley
Cleaning the heads and companionways
Performing other cleaning chores as directed by the Wheelhouse operator on duty
Cooking when needed
Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Master and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable
Completing all training required and participation in Safety Programs