Able Bodied Seaman (AB) - Marine

ConocoPhillips • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production using company-owned double-hulled tankers and chartered vessels. Its tankers transport oil from Valdez, Alaska, primarily to refineries on the U.S. West Coast.

The Able Bodied Seaman works under the direction of the Chief Mate and Master. The role requires a good understanding of deck machinery, cargo systems, and maintenance regimes, as well as the ability to stand navigation and cargo watches. The AB participates in drills and emergencies and helps enforce rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention measures.

The work includes vessel docking and undocking, cargo operations, watchkeeping, deck maintenance, and assisting with tank washing or repair. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, extended periods away from home, and routine overtime. Tours generally last 65–85 days, averaging 75 days aboard followed by 60 days of paid leave. Unlicensed employees earn 26 days of paid leave for every 30 days of sea service. This is a safety-sensitive position; relocation is not available. The position requires a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and selected candidates must provide proof of application before beginning work. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available. Successful applicants are ConocoPhillips employees represented by the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union (AMEU) for Unlicensed.

Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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).
• Hold the following MMC endorsements: Able Seafarer - Deck; Rating Forming Part Of A Navigational Watch (RFPNW); Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC); Basic Training; Able Seaman (Unlimited, Limited or Special); and Lifeboatman.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including temperature extremes.
• Be willing and able to be away from home for periods exceeding two months.
• Be able to push or pull up to 200 pounds; lift or carry up to 100 pounds from floor to shoulder; and lift up to 50 pounds from floor to overhead.
• Be able to climb ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height and climb a rope pilot ladder to join or depart the vessel.
• Be able to stand for long periods.
• Work two 4-hour watches per 24-hour period; work is subject to routine overtime and may not exceed 15 hours per day or 36 hours per 3-day period.

Nice To Haves

• Hold MMC endorsements in Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations, Security Awareness, Tankerman Assistant, and Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD).
• Have at least one year of experience working on a crude oil tanker.
• Have at least one year of experience working on a product tanker.
• Have at least one year of experience operating a mechanical winch.
• Have at least one year of experience operating a crane.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work overtime.
• Clearly follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply common sense to achieve outcomes according to company operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate organization, efficiency, and methodical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out docking and undocking procedures, including handling lines, securing the vessel, and assisting with cargo loading and discharge.
• Stand watch as a lookout or steer the vessel from the bridge.
• Perform deck-related maintenance under the supervision of the Boatswain.
• Work aloft when required.
• During docking, load ballast, gauge tanks, tend mooring lines, assist with crane operations for cargo hoses and vessel stores, operate or check valves, bleed lines at the chicksan, handle blanks, monitor for spills, and assist with tug and dock lines.
• During undocking, retrieve and secure mooring lines, assist with tug lines, operate mechanical winches as needed, and secure or stow deck equipment such as lines, anchors, pilot ladders, and fire hoses.
• Maintain and repair deck equipment and machinery, including rigging and tackle, boat falls, cranes, mooring lines and wires, and safety equipment.
• Assist with upkeep of interior and exterior decks and superstructure and repair or maintain other equipment as necessary.
• Assist with tank washing and repairs as directed by the Mate.
• Participate in drills and emergencies and assist in enforcing rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution-prevention requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health support; and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, an inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
• Paid leave for unlicensed employees at a rate of 26 days for every 30 days of sea service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed