Deckhand (Galveston)

JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLCGalveston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is the local leader in dockside, mid-streaming, and offshore fueling along the Mississippi River, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Venice, Louisiana, and into the Gulf of Mexico. This position is for a Deckhand on the M/V PIC, located in Galveston, TX, with a work schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off.

Requirements

  • At Least 18 Years of Age.
  • Reliable Transportation to and from Work.
  • High School Diploma (or its equivalent).
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Basic Computer Skills.
  • At Least Six Months of Heavy Manual-Labor Work Experience.
  • No Experience as a Credentialed Tankerman-PIC required.

Responsibilities

  • Follow orders given by the Captain
  • Follow orders given by tankerman while training in the barge
  • Be able to efficiently communicate with Captain, crew and customers
  • Perform general maintenance and housecleaning on the vessel, tow, and equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness of vessel, tow, and equipment.
  • Maintain equipment in good working order and condition.
  • Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions.
  • Maintain barges in tow.
  • Offload trash and used filters.
  • Clean, scrape, chip, and paint vessel.
  • Repair flame screens.
  • Make and break tow.
  • Assist the vessel and tow in making locks.
  • Drop, spot, and switch barges at docks.
  • Make couplings.
  • Operate winches and ratchets.
  • Line-handling and rigging.
  • Stand as a lookout or ride the head of the tow as a lookout.
  • Communicate via a VHF radio.
  • Assist Tankerman in liquid cargo transfer operations.
  • Conduct soundings on liquid cargo tanks using gauge tape or gauge stick.
  • Complete and submit paperwork.
  • Cook and prepare meals.
  • Develop knowledge of heaters.
  • Troubleshoot problems.
  • Live and work in close quarters onboard a vessel for weeks at a time.
  • Adhere to and comply with company and safety policies, United States Coast Guard Regulations, and environmental laws and regulations.
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