Boatswain

Texas A&M • Galveston, TX

8d • $36

About The Position

The Boatswain, under general supervision, assists with the training and preventative maintenance program on board the training ship. Assists Chief Mate with safety inspections required for MARAD and the US Coast Guard. Performs trade work at a high-skilled level and serves as a working leader of a maintenance crew of Deck Cadets in a USCG license program. Documents and maintains records of preventative maintenance and repairs performed.

Requirements

• High School or GED.
• Five years of maritime experience aboard seafaring vessel.
• Must have a State issued class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a passport, TWIC card and Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire or before the training ship sails.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Working knowledge of deck machinery and equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, pull, and/or push heavy objects.
• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
• This is a shipboard assignment onboard our training vessel, you will be required to travel with the vessel during shipyard period, vessel activations, and annual summer sea term. Approximately 30-40 percent of year.
• Ability to lift, move, pull, and/or push heavy objects.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• Must pass a United States Coast Guard (USCG)/Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test prior to employment and participate in the University’s random drug testing program.

Nice To Haves

• USCG MMC endorsement as Able Seaman Special or greater.

Responsibilities

• CADET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION Interacts positively and mentors while supervising cadets onboard the vessel and instructing in proper deck maintenance techniques, proper upkeep of all preservation and deck equipment. Schedules and performs training to cadets on safe and proper maintenance to the training ship while in-port and underway.
• DECK MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION Ensures the proper sanitary condition of all vessels public and exterior spaces, extending to TAMUG pier. Implements the preventative maintenance schedule of the vessel under direction of the captain and chief mate. Performs maintenance, troubleshoots, and makes recommendations on deck machinery and equipment. Completes repairs to vessel and department equipment. Assists chief mate with the maintenance database and scheduling system.
• DECK OPERATIONS Assists with mooring, cargo handling, longshore supervision, and coatings preservation.
• SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE Maintains a safe working environment. Trains cadets on safety procedures and assists chief mate with safety meetings and job safety analysis. Ensures safety and security in all aspects of tasks assigned to cadets. Assists with compliance of safety equipment inspections, the USCG regulations, and annual certificate of inspection preparations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees