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McAllister Towing

Ordinary Seaman

Portland, ME · On-site

Captain Brian J. Fournier is the President of Portland Tugboat and a state-licensed docking pilot ... Prior deck experience, preferably aboard a commercial vessel; however, experience aboard non ...

McAllister Towing

Ordinary Seaman

Portland, ME · On-site

Captain Brian J. Fournier is the President of Portland Tugboat and a state-licensed docking pilot ... Prior deck experience, preferably aboard a commercial vessel; however, experience aboard non ...

State of Louisiana

ORDINARY SEAMAN

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Ordinary Seaman is under general supervision of the ship's captain, performs various functions pertaining to operation and maintenance of the vessel: waterfront maintenance, field work and ...

State of Louisiana

ORDINARY SEAMAN

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The Ordinary Seaman is under general supervision of the ship's captain, performs various functions pertaining to operation and maintenance of the vessel: waterfront maintenance, field work and ...

McAllister Towing

Ordinary Seaman

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$315/day

The Ordinary Seaman is responsible to the Captain at all times, however reports to the Officer in ... Prior deck experience, preferably aboard a commercial vessel; however, experience aboard non ...

McAllister Towing

AB Seaman

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$404/day

Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied ... or Captain. Description of Duties: * Helmsman * Lookout. * Handles lines to and from the vessel ...

Dutra Group

Able-Bodied Seaman

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$506.97/day

All A.B.s will work with a team of a very experienced and professional captain, 2 mates, a ... the vessel. COMPETENCIES : * Communications: verbally communicates tactfully and candidly, with ...

lynden

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew ... Captain and Mate. * Assist in vessel loading and unloading. * May perform galley functions such as ...

lynden

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK

As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew ... Captain and Mate. * Assist in vessel loading and unloading. * May perform galley functions such as ...

Lynden Incorporated

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

As an AB Seaman, you'll help keep vessels running safely by supporting deck operations and crew ... Captain and Mate. * Assist in vessel loading and unloading. * May perform galley functions such as ...

Amentum

Able Seaman with Security Clearance

Waimea, HI · On-site

... captains or other designated senior crewpersons. Additional tasks performed by the AB may be ... Stands bridge, helm, lookout, and vessel security watches while vessel is underway. * Performs ...

Mainstay Maritime

Port Captain

Muskegon, MI · On-site

Monitor vessel operations, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and regulatory compliance ... Possess a current Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), including Able Seaman (AB) endorsement. * Must ...

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Ordinary Seaman

Portland, ME • On-site

McAllister Towing
Water Transportation • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about McAllister Towingexternal

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Founded in 1985, Portland Tugboat is New England's premier tugboat company, providing the most powerful fleet of tugs in the region. Handling a wide range of cargo, Portland Tugboat has a distinguished record of providing safe and efficient ship docking and general harbor assist services in the port, covering the areas of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and Cousin's Island on Hussey Sound.

Captain Brian J. Fournier is the President of Portland Tugboat and a state-licensed docking pilot. He has docked ships on the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, and has led tractor-tug training exercises with Sea River Maritime in San Francisco and Portland Pipeline in Maine. He has been in the maritime industry since 1980's. 

Portland Tugboat is seeking Ordinary Seaman or Able-Bodied Seaman to join their team onboard the Jackie F. McAllister.  Flexible schedules 14/14 or 21/21 exist with this position.   Specific duties and responsibilities are outlined below: 

Ordinary Seaman (OS)  

Reports to: 

The Ordinary Seaman is responsible to the Captain at all times, however, reports to the Officer in Charge of the Navigation when on duty. 

Supervises: 

None

Description of Duties: 

Lookout.

Handles lines/wires to and from other vessels or structures during operations at the direction of the Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.

Tends mooring lines.

Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.

Handles fuel, lube oil and water transfer hoses under the direction of the Person in Charge (PIC).

Performs cleaning and maintenance as assigned by the Captain.

Accountable for personal hygiene, for maintaining the safe, clean condition of own stateroom, and for participating with other crew to maintain public spaces in like condition.

Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.

Other duties as may be assigned by the Captain.

Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.

Other duties as may be assigned by the Captain.

Minimum Requirements: 

Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Ordinary Seaman (OS) rating.

STCW Certification (offshore towing only).

Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Pass pre-employment drug test.

Pass pre-employment physical.

Prior deck experience, preferably aboard a commercial vessel; however, experience aboard non-commercial vessels may be accepted as equivalent on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: 

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Ordinary Seaman to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:

Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).

Adequate hearing.

Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.

Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.

Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.

Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.

Sufficient strength to:

Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.

Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.

Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and

Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.

Work Schedule:

  •  14/14 or 21/21

FLSA Status:

  • Exempt

*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
 
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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