Longline Mate

Coastal Villages Region Fund•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Villages Longline, a subsidiary of Coastal Villages Region Fund, is seeking applications for a Mate to operate one of their Freezer Longliners. The primary responsibilities include working on-board a fishing vessel operating off the western coasts of Washington and Alaska. The Mate is expected to safely and effectively navigate the vessel when the Captain is not on duty, assist to supervise and discipline the crew, assist in conducting safety drills, and fulfill all duties regarding reporting requirements and paperwork. This position may also be responsible for managing shipyard work, loading and unloading supplies on the vessel, cleaning vessel and equipment, and performing other duties.

Requirements

Current USCG License with STCW endorsements and other merchant mariner documentation as necessary
One year experience as Mate of a Freezer Longliner in the Bering Sea fishery or three years as Mate on another Bering Sea commercial vessel
Minimum of two years or more experience as a deckhand or bosun on a commercial fishing vessel
Ability to work 12-16 hour, variable shifts, in adverse weather conditions, and up to 24 hour shifts as required by fishing and market conditions
Willing and able to be away from home for extended periods of time
Willing to live and work in a cramped environment
Work as a team member at all times
Good communication skills
Self motivation
Positive attitude
Capable of working consecutive, long and variable work shifts for extended periods of time
Strenuous and sometimes hazardous work due to exposure to operating machinery, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, vibration and with the vessel operating under all types of weather conditions including extreme cold
Standing, walking and maintaining balance in rough seas or other types of weather
Both hands must be capable of grabbing, holding or gripping rope, rails, equipment and vessel structures for frequent periods of time
Occasional forceful grasping along with repetitive finger and hand use
Occasionally sit, kneel, crouch and crawl
Climb up and down, safely ascend and descend ladders
Work in small and confined spaces
Pass all safety test requirements
Occasionally lift 11-20 pounds from the floor to the waist and above the shoulders
On a limited basis lift 50 pounds in the same manner
Occasionally push, pull and carry 11-20 pounds
On a limited basis, 50 pounds in the same manner
Peripheral, distance and depth perception abilities
Ability to determine shades, colors and shadows
Gain medical clearance for use of a tight fitting respirator
Perform intermediate math; add, subtract, multiply, divide, handle fractions and decimals; all on numbers between 1-1000
Understand, read, speak and write in English
Ability to apply these basic functions to American currency, weight, distance and volumes
Ability to perform these basic functions in stressful, noisy environments and in the adverse weather conditions
Physical examinations may be required
Must pass a post-offer background, drug test and reference check

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills
Self motivation
A positive attitude

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively navigate the vessel when the Captain is not on duty
Assist to supervise and discipline the crew
Assist in conducting safety drills
Fulfill all duties regarding reporting requirements and paperwork
Managing shipyard work
Loading and unloading supplies on the vessel
Cleaning vessel and equipment
Possess the ability to navigate the vessel while setting and hauling gear and/or securing to other vessels or docks
Be familiar with government reporting requirements, record maintenance, offload paperwork and compliance of maritime laws
Maintain safe practices aboard the ship and assist with conducting safety drills
Assist with supervising deck operations and handling of gear
Conduct training when needed
Experience with USCG Oil Transfer Procedures and documentation
Successfully passing Basic & Advanced Firefighting, 24 Hour HAZWOPER, Drills, Medical Care Provider and other courses as per company policy and regulatory requirements
Maintain a safe and clean working and living environment
Work 12-16 hour, variable shifts, in adverse weather conditions, and up to 24 hour shifts as required by fishing and market conditions
Other duties as assigned
Participates in drills, required safety training, and any other company required courses