Offshore Deckhand

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Channelview, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform work as directed by captain and/or mate of vessel and assist engineer as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on oil and cargo barges; safely making and breaking tow with barges; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) at the time of hire.
At a minimum, candidates must hold valid Basic Training (VI/1) and Security Awareness (VI/6) endorsements at the time of hire
Candidates who do not currently hold Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VI/6-2) endorsements must be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Must have Tankerman PIC Endorsement or obtain one within six (6) months of hire date.
Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
Valid TWIC.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the Captain or Mate.
Ability to communicate effectively with Captain, Mate, co-workers, dispatchers, and customers in English.
Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.

Nice To Haves

Previous Deckhand experience preferred.
Valid first aid/CPR certificate.
Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Deck must be cleaned and free of lines.
Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the captain or mate.
Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware and power cords.
Required to participate in any training, scheduled by supervisor.
Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
Make up and throw heaving lines.
Perform lubrication services.
Properly tie off barge tows.
Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
Use the radio.
Steering the tug.
Fuel tug.
Empty trash, clean heads and galley daily.
Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew.
Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
Cleaning heads on tugs daily.
Loading supplies.
General cleanup of tugs and barges.
General cooking and galley duties as may be required.