Ordinary Seaman

ASRC Federal•Southold, NY

16d

About The Position

ASRC Federal Field Services, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is seeking an Ordinary Seaman at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center on Plum Island, NY. Government-provided ferry transportation is furnished; the shift starts and ends in Connecticut. The role supports operations and maintenance at the research facility and assists with operating a ferry on domestic waterways to transport passengers, freight, cargo, and livestock safely. The Ordinary Seaman assists the vessel captain with navigation and boat handling, handles lines, operates vessel equipment, performs vessel maintenance, monitors passenger movement, controls visitors, directs freight traffic, and assists with deck loading. The position also includes housekeeping and ensuring equipment is in good working order and procedures and safety practices are followed. Appropriate PPE is required. Assignments may involve biocontainment facilities, utility plants, storage buildings, and construction sites; work in the containment laboratory requires decontamination showers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Commercial Driver License Class B with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain it.
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels and with customers.
Ability to carry out housekeeping duties with minimal direction while following prescribed methods and directives.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of the whole body.
Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move freely in restricted, unsteady, or otherwise difficult-to-access environments.
Ability to work in an industrial environment that may involve loud noise, heat stress, and indoor and outdoor work.
Ability to use required PPE, including safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, and eye protection.
Ability to enter biocontainment facilities; work in the containment laboratory requires decontamination showers.

Responsibilities

Support operations and maintenance functions at the research facility.
Assist in operating a water ferry within domestic waterways and safely transporting passengers and freight.
Support marine vessel operations transporting passengers, freight, cargo, and livestock.
Assist the vessel captain with navigation and boat handling.
Handle lines, operate vessel equipment, and perform vessel maintenance.
Ensure proper procedures and safety practices are followed.
Ensure machinery and equipment are in good working order.
Monitor passenger movement and provide visitor control.
Perform housekeeping duties.
Provide navigational assistance, direct freight traffic, and assist with deck loading of freight.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.