Ordinary Seaman

Chevron•San Ramon, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Ordinary Seaman position through July 2nd, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). The Sailors’ Union of the Pacific represents all unlicensed personnel employed on the Company’s US Flag seagoing vessels. The general guideline for vessel assignment length is 90 days for unlicensed personnel. Vacation will accrue at 25 days for each 30 days of work. Pre-employment screening consists of: Background Check, Drug Tests (DOT & Non-Dot hair screen test), and Physical examination.

Requirements

Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials w/ VPDSD endorsement
Current USCG Medical Certificate
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Basic Safety Training Certificates
Valid Passport
Hold a current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials, STCW 95 endorsements (Basic Training and VPDSD endorsement), valid USCG/STCW medical certificate, valid passport, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Responsibilities

Performs manual tasks in the Deck and Steward’s Departments
Wipes up excess oils and greases and otherwise cleans machinery, bilges, grating, decks, bulkheads and vessel’s hull.
Cleans, chips, scales, washes paint, paints, polishes and performs other maintenance work as directed by the ship’s officers.
Assists in the loading, unloading, stowing and inventory of stores, materials and equipment’s.
As a member of the deck, assists in handling docking and mooring lines and wires, connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses.
Performs general housekeeping work in deck and storage areas.
Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.
Effective in relating to others
Willing to assist others.
Works well under pressure.
Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.