Head Guard Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities 

• Performs a variety of duties to preserve the painted surfaces of the ship. Daily maintenance, sanitation, general upkeep, lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in a safe operating condition
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the Master

Marine Functions

• Adhere to and comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
• Works a rotation of 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours
• Cleans, paints, and does general housekeeping on the vessel
• Responsible for handling lines for the mooring of the vessel
• Stands watch for obstructions in the path of the vessel
• Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls
• Paints and chips rust on the deck or superstructure, splices and repairs cable and ropes using hand tools
• Sweeps and mops vessels interior
• May be required to assist in the maintenance of ship's gear and decks or watch duties
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations
• Provides and/or assist with training
• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on board the vessel
• Gives direction to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting using radio or hand signals
• Performs any duty that may be required as part of the training
• Collects, dumps, and clean garbage. Empties color-coded receptacles for segregated garbage to the appropriate storage or processing location
• Holds a valid merchant mariner credential 

Emergency Response Functions

• Safety Sensitive Duties: Include but are not limited to; directing and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out lifejackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, controlling and operating firefighting equipment
• Safety Sensitive Position: Is any position aboard a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S. Coast Guard drug & alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well. 
• Ensures first aid is provided to victims
• Firefighting and damage control
• Assist on deck for man overboard crisis
• Directed by the Master/Mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of an emergency

Security Functions

• Designated Security Duties

HSE Responsibilities

• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/ illnesses / vessel incidents/ near misses/ etc.
• Participate and supervise the company’s safety programs (i.e. Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Utilize “Stop Work Authority” if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage or company reputation are at risk
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE
• Performs all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc. as required. 
• Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the worksite

Supervisory Functions

• Responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel
• Provide on-the-job training
• Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crew-members

Work Environment

• Work in locations not accessible to definitive medical care

Physical Demands

• Required to be able to read and write in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation, and be able to communicate effectively
• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching, reaching, and reaching to full range from above head to the floor
• Required to be able to utilize good dexterity and frequently use one or two hands throughout the work period
• Required good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for extended time frames, walk for prolonged periods, handle various tools, climb ladders, and climb stairwells
• Subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions
• Required to be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Required to demonstrate physical demand requirements during initial pre-employment physical and any future physicals while employed
• Able to repeatedly walk the length of the vessel

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.