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Bowhead

Deckhand

Fairhope, AL · On-site

Deckhand Bowhead seeks part-time, on-call Deckhands to work on a 41' utility vessel and a 32' high ... Merchant Marine credential as an ordinary seaman; highly desired. * Experience with helicopter ...

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Employment TypeContract or temporary positionsPermanent or long-term employment

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Deckhand

Bowhead

Fairhope, AL • On-site

Part-time

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Job description

Deckhand

Bowhead seeks part-time, on-call Deckhands to work on a 41' utility vessel and a 32' high speed vessel during training operations for the US Coast Guard at Mobile Bay. Deckhands shall be knowledgeable in shipboard operations; rigging for helicopter operations; and deck seamanship. Individual should have stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the job's physical demands; potentially hazardous situations; and unpredictable weather.

LOCATION: Boat (Andale) departs and returns from Fairhope, AL. Due to the mission requirements for this task order; local job seekers highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Handles mooring lines and rigging. Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
  • Develop understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers; fire stations; life preservers; work vest; and life floats).
  • Participate in meetings; training; drills and safety audits as required by Customer and Company policy.
  • Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One (1) year boating experience as a deckhand preferred.
  • Prefer applicants residing in Baldwin County; near Fairhope, Alabama.
  • Merchant Marine credential as an ordinary seaman; highly desired.
  • Experience with helicopter/vessel close proximity operations desired. Military experience preferred. Coast Guard or Navy experience highly desired.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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