Galley Utility/Messman

Chevron•San Ramon, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron USA - Marine is seeking an entry-level Messperson for its US Flag fleet of seagoing vessels. The position is in the Galley Department and is under the direct supervision of the Steward and Chief Mate. The Sailors’ Union of the Pacific represents unlicensed personnel employed on the Company’s US Flag vessels. The role involves housekeeping and sanitation throughout the vessel, laundry-room care and stocking, handling ship’s linen and trash, and cleaning and maintaining steward areas. Galley and mess duties include assisting with meal service, washing and stowing dishes, stocking the mess room, and receiving stores. The Messperson performs general cleanup after meals and maintains sanitary conditions in mess rooms and on equipment. The position also requires participation in drills, emergency procedures and monthly safety meetings; promoting safe work practices; reporting unsafe acts or conditions; stopping work when unsafe conditions or practices are identified; and being able to participate on an Emergency Response team. Vessel assignments generally last 90 days for unlicensed personnel. Vacation accrues at 25 days for each 30 days worked. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, DOT and hair drug-screen tests, and a physical examination. Relocation and expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron does not sponsor employment visas or consider applicants with time-limited visa status.

Requirements

Current USCG Merchant Mariner Documents with Food Handling and VPDSD endorsements.
Valid USCG/STCW medical certificate.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Basic Training Certificates.
Valid passport.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Clean staterooms, public spaces and passageways.
Care for and stock laundry rooms; sanitize public heads; manage ship’s linen and collect trash.
Clean and maintain steward areas.
Assist with meal service, wash and stow dishes, stock the mess room, and receive stores.
Clean up after meals and maintain sanitary conditions in mess rooms and on equipment.
Participate in drills and emergency procedures and help promote safe working practices aboard the vessel.
Participate actively and positively in monthly safety meetings.
Point out unsafe acts or conditions to people aboard the vessel.
Stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
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.