DG BOSS: LCM Deckhand (FN)

KBR•San Antonio, TX

71d•Onsite

About The Position

Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft and part of LCM crew that performs various craft operations. This includes loading/off-loading of cargoes, deployment/repositioning of fenders and buoys, retrieval/deployment of sonar systems, assistance to underwater inspection teams, MWR activities, installation of oil booms, operation of various barges, search and rescue, oil spill response, fueling of craft, bilge water removal, cleaning of boats, and dock/sea trials. The role also involves performing scheduled maintenance, participating in drills and training, assisting passengers, providing medical first aid and CPR, operating radio communication systems in emergencies, and acting as a look-out. The position requires supporting contract requirements of A-06.

Requirements

Must speak, read and understand English language both orally and in writing.
Must complete the On-the-job Training (OJT) for LCM Deckhands, including oil spill training.
Must have knowledge in Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill, basic radio communications and use of firefighting equipment.
Must have knowledge in Medical First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level.
Must pass the overseas medical screening and be in good health.
Minimum of one (1) year experience aboard a vessel as Deckhand.

Nice To Haves

Attended formal education in maritime studies or equivalent training is preferred but not necessary.
Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill Training.
On-the-Job Training for LCM Deckhands.
First Aid/CPR certificate and 2nd Class Swimmer certificate.
Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship's Maintenance and Material (3M) System.
NSF-DG Facility Response Training.

Responsibilities

Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft.
Performs loading and off-loading of cargoes/supplies/dumpsters for delivery, from/to ships in the lagoon.
Deploys, repositions, and installs HP fender backing boards, tows HP fenders, submarine camels, sea cushion fenders, and maintains NAVAID and fleet mooring buoys.
Retrieves/deploys submarine towed array sonar system (STASS) cable.
Assists Navy Underwater Construction Team (NUCT) or other diver inspection teams performing U/W inspection of buoys, piers and markers; and divers conducting hull cleaning, inspection and U/W jobs for COMPSRON TWO ships.
Participates in MWR activities and chartered fishing trips, lagoon water sampling and special runs for VIP repatriations or MEDEVACs.
Installs/positions/retrieves oil booms for ships, fuel barges and small craft operations.
Operates YOS Potable water barge, SWOB, YC-SLOPS and YC-CARGO barge.
Engages in Search and Rescue operations and waterborne oil spill response, mitigation and clean-up.
Responds to emergency requirements and provides other boat service assistance required in the lagoon.
Fuels craft in Small Boat Basin (SBB), removes bilge oily water and cleans boats.
Participates in dock and sea trials of LCMs, small boats and service crafts after repair/maintenance.
Moors and unmoors ships to/from Fleet Mooring Buoys and supports line handling of ships.
Performs assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard equipment, IAW Navy's 3-M System.
Participates in dock and sea trials of LCMs after repair/maintenance, ensuring boats are safe, operational and seaworthy.
Participates in monthly oil spill drills and quarterly oil spill training, and NSF-DG Annual Facility Response Training.
Provides assistance to passengers in boarding and disembarking from craft and ensures the boat captain is informed/advised of any situation/incidents.
Provides medical first aid assistance and renders CPR to passengers experiencing health or physical difficulties/injuries until rescue or assistance arrives.
In the event the boat captain is physically incapacitated, operates the radio communication system, maintains constant communication to Port Control Tower, and handles the boat safely.
Performs duties as look-out to assist the LCM Captain in the safe operation of LCM/Utility Boats, Rapid Response Skimmer (RRS) and other tasks required to support contract requirements of A-06.