Mate - OSV

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock•Port Isabel, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and is expanding into the offshore wind energy industry. With over 133 years of experience, the company owns and operates the largest fleet in the U.S. dredging industry and has a disciplined training program for engineers. Their Incident-and-Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the company culture, promoting a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Requirements

Prior On the Job Training and experience in a similar role in the offshore industry.
Must possess U.S. Coast Guard Mates license of sufficient gross tonnage for the specific vessel for Near Coastal voyages.
Must possess knowledge and sufficient training in Dynamic Positioning, Dredging and Bed Leveling Operations.
Must be able to operate the maintenance management system and to develop knowledge of regulations required for proper administration and procurement of supplies.
TWIC card required
The ability to learn and use the procedures associated with working on a vessel such as firefighting, first aid, and use of life saving equipment
Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills – able to express ideas, provide clear direction, ensure audience understanding
Maintains positive attitude, and can motivate and improve team morale
Complete a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check

Nice To Haves

Valid U.S. Passport Preferred

Responsibilities

Periodically spend 7 days watching safety training videos prudent to their job duties.
Periodically check inventory and requisition supplies, materials, and equipment.
Oversee the maintenance, repair, inspection, and daily work progress of the crew; maintain daily logs, record books, and other reports.
Utilize navigation devices such as radar, depth finder, compass, maps, and USCG aids to navigation.
Steer the OSV to various destinations while avoiding reefs, shoals, and other hazards to shipping.
May lift, carry, pull, or push items weighing up to 25 lbs. when handing parts or supplies.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.