Container Ship Crew Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an
exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?
 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.
 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.
 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview:

A Tradesperson Class 1 completes tasks associated with the manufacturing and handling of cable and equipment based on training and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, turning cable in a tank/pan, putting cable on the reel, assisting with loading cable and its components in the facility and onto a ship, as well as working in one of the manufacturing areas. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

*Proven ability to perform all Duties and Responsibilities of a T-2 andT-3 

*Knowledge of tank bites, placing strong back(s) on repeater(s) and torque down 

*Transferable knowledge of hoist and slings 

*Able to detect, rectify and verify completion of crosses in cable  

*Guides monorail switches ensuring operation completes without droppage 

*Accomplished in Dip Tank working and able to facilitate operations pertaining to Dip Tanking 

*Certified and skilled in pier crane operations and able to guide crew in proper ground hand/arms signals 

*Strongest of leadership skills in all movements related to ends placement, splice box/repeater moves, pass line inspection, hoist, monorail, crane, and forklift certifications/operations 

*Verifies all work of assigned crew is thoroughly accurate 

*Provides effort in all levels of work tasks, including cleaning the work area as needed  

*Master of various powered industrial equipment such as fork trucks, pallet jacks, load lifter with and w/o mafi trailer, mafi trailer operation,110T\75T aerial lifts and track mobile for poly cars (poly cars daylight hours only) 

*Directs container, Asset/Dev reel moving and setup ensuring best practices are followed 

*Directs and verifies all compliances for loop out and test ends 

*Superior knowledge and organization of Pan moves, releases and production flow 

*Subject matter expert (SME) of ship docking, loading and undocking 

*Responsible as Ship Forman for the safety for all onsite personal/temps who are assigned to shipload 

*Runs the repeater crew for the Ship when repeaters and splice boxes are on ship 

*Ensures all equipment for shiploads are ran efficiently and effectively to ensure safety of tank crew and cable  

*Manages shipload logs and ensures they are correct per release schedule  

*Expert setting up quadrants/equipment on ship in accordance with best practices 

*Complete knowledge of ship crew rankings 

*Rectifies flaws with the flake and checks regularly throughout shift to ensure correct processes are followed 

*Directly supervises loading of items onto ship and works cross-functionally with repeater crew to ensure safe transition of items from bell mouth 

*Certified and master operator of pier crane 

*Specialist in ground control hand/arm signals and able to while operating load lifter, cranes and poly car moves (poly car daylight hours only) 

*Effectively and precisely gives direction using 2-way communication 

*Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S and other improvement initiatives). 

Directs a variety of shipload processes and performs them safely and proficiently 

Liaison for SubCom during Coast Guard inspections/customs 

Intermediate computer typing skills to preform Lead responsibilities when directed 

Ability to bridge language barriers effectively and consistently 

Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner 

Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required 

Other duties as assigned and as workflow dictates 

Obtains TWIC badge and renews before expiration 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position.
 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
 

BENEFITS
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.
 

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

High school diploma or equivalency preferred. 

One or more years of related experience and/or training preferred 

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written 

and oral instructions 

Efficiently use measuring equipment, including but not limited to tape measures, calipers, verniers and micrometers 

Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day 

Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments 

Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends 

Ability to speak and read English fluently