Deckhand

Ergon•Vicksburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc. (EMIS) has an opening for a Deckhand at its Vicksburg location. This role is for a hard-working individual who enjoys working with their hands and takes pride in their physical work. EMIS services vessels and tows, working collaboratively with other crews in a team environment. Unlike some marine jobs, EMIS crews do not live aboard the vessels, allowing for more time at home. Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company with facilities across the US, and EMIS is a subsidiary supporting marine traffic on the Mississippi River with facilities in Vicksburg, MS, Memphis, TN, and Wood River, IL.

Requirements

Must be eighteen years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Physically fit to perform manual labor
Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions, documents, etc.
Must be able to swim
Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)
Must have a valid Driver's License
Able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Employment offer contingent upon a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment
Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel
Responsible for own health, safety and hygiene
Train under the guidance of the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn the duties of a deckhand
Use proper PPE while aboard any EMIS or customer vessel or dock
Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task before attempting to do it
Be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations and abide by them at all times
Responsible for reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the captain and taking action to prevent accidents
Assume the responsibilities of Deckhand as trained (refer to Deckhand Job Profile)
Responsible for various other duties assigned by the captain which may vary from vessel to vessel
Assist other personnel when needed