Able Bodied Seaman

Chevron•San Ramon, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron USA - Marine is accepting applications for an Able Bodied Seaman to work aboard one of its U.S. Flag fleet vessels. The position carries out routine deck and cargo-watch duties, supports vessel loading and discharging operations, performs maintenance, and contributes to safe vessel operations. The general guideline for vessel assignments for unlicensed personnel is 90 days. Vacation accrues at 25 days for each 30 days worked. The role requires active participation in safety meetings, identifying unsafe acts or conditions, stopping work when unsafe conditions or practices are found, and being able to participate on an Emergency Response team. The successful candidate should relate effectively to others, be willing to assist, work well under pressure, and maintain an appropriate demeanor and appearance. Pre-employment screening includes DOT drug testing and a non-DOT hair drug test, a background check, a Physical Fitness for Duty examination, and a functional capacity evaluation. Relocation and expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals with time-limited visa status. The anticipated hourly rate is $26.40 for successful candidates hired onto local United States payroll; final compensation depends on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner document or credential.
STCW 95 endorsements, including Basic Training and VPDSD.
Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations or Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement before joining if selected.
National Endorsement: Tankerman Assist or Tankerman PIC before joining if selected.
Valid USCG/STCW Medical Certificate.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Valid passport.

Responsibilities

Perform Helmsman duties as required, receiving verbal steering directions or courses from the Deck Watch Officer, Master, Pilot, or Mooring Master and manually operating the vessel’s wheel.
Stand lookout watches at sea as required.
Stand hose and gangway watches while in port, monitoring hose pressures and leakage, preventing unauthorized boarding, and ensuring the gangway is properly rigged.
Stand cargo watch, communicate gauge tape readings to the watch officer, and assist with turning cargo valves.
Assist the Deck Officer on watch during loading and discharging operations and perform related duties as they arise.
Perform deck maintenance and other seaman’s duties under the direction of the Bosun or Chief Mate.
Actively participate in monthly safety meetings, point out unsafe acts or conditions, and stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are found.
Be able to participate in an Emergency Response team.
Relate effectively to others, assist colleagues, work well under pressure, and maintain an appropriate demeanor and appearance.