Mate, 2nd - Marine

Savage • New Orleans, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mate is primarily responsible for conducting cargo operations, overseeing deck hands, performing and supervising deck maintenance duties, and standing a navigational watch (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW)). The Cargo Mate reports directly to the Master for navigational duties and for maintenance and safety related duties, and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must hold the following USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages:
• International STCW Endorsements: Officer In Charge of a Navigation Watch (STCW A-II/I-OINCW 500 Gross Tons or more), Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5), RFPNW (STCW II/4), STCW Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), PSC (STCW VI/2), Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5), Medical First Aid Provider (STCW VI/4), and Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).
• USCG National Endorsements (Domestic): 500 GRT Oceans or 1,600 GRT Oceans or higher, Mate Pilot of Towing Oceans (Master Towing Oceans preferred), Lifeboatman, Deck Officer – Radar Observer (Unlimited), and FCC License.
• Tankerman PIC Barge limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes.
• Must have current USCG/STCW medical certificate, renewed every 2 years
• Must have a valid TWIC card and Passport
• High School diploma

Nice To Haves

• Articulated Tug/Barge experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery and systems as well as all firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment onboard.
• The Mate performs Bridge Standing Orders, Logbook Maintenance, Bridge Checklists, Emergency Checklists, Emergency Drills and Exercises, Emergency Equipment Inspection, Emergency Instructions, Work-rest oversight and documentation, Crew Sign-on, Onboard Familiarization, and manage crew changes.
• Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position.
• Accurately report and record maintenance related activities.

Benefits

• Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by employer
• A culture that appreciates team members
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Opportunity for growth
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED