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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Full-time
Re-posted 26 days ago
Edison Chouest Offshore rating
8.1
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned task including bridge watch
- 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 safe operating conditions
- Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the Master
Marine Functions
- Adhere to and comply with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations
- Works a rotation involving 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 as a lookout for any safety concern of the vessel or crew. The lookout maintains a continuous watch of the surrounding area to report any kind of hazards that can be an obstacle in the navigation and cause harm to the ship or crew. The Lookout must give uninterrupted attention at all times to the ship's navigation in order to inform the OICNW of any hazards. The Lookout must be competent in using the vessel's General Alarm should the OICNW directs activating the General Alarm.
- 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
- Turns the wheel on bridge or uses emergency steering to steer the vessel as directed by the Master/Mate
- May be concerned with only one phase of duties, as 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 Overhead Crane Operator engaged in hoisting using radio or hand signals
- Performs any duty that may be required as part 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
- Launches lifeboat/ life rafts
- 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.
- Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the work site
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
- Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned
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.
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About Edison Chouest Offshore
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Industry
Water transportation
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Galliano, LA, US
Year founded
1960