Ship Plumber

Ship Plumber Agency Texas A&M University at Galveston Department Texas A&M Maritime Academy

$40.87 hourly

Galveston, Texas

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A Glimpse of the Job

The Ship Plumber is a member of the ship's crew and is employed by the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. This role is crucial for supporting the practical training of future maritime professionals, specifically Third Mates and Third Assistant Engineers. The Ship Plumber also plays a vital part in maintaining the vessel's operational readiness, ensuring it remains in ROS-5 status for potential active service outside of its training duties.

The physical demands of a Ship Plumber are significant. The job requires the ability to lift heavy equipment, work in confined and noisy spaces, and navigate the moving, often narrow, passages of a vessel. A Ship Plumber must be skilled in maintaining and repairing a wide range of systems, including:

• Fresh and Potable Water System Operations
  - Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the ship's drinking water supply. This includes the operation and maintenance of the freshwater distillation systems, the pressurizer systems for potable and non-potable fire water. It also includes repair maintenance and installation of sinks, faucets, and other miscellaneous plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Wastewater and Drainage System Operations
  - Managing the blackwater (sewage) and graywater (drainage) systems, including pumps, treatment plants, and tanks. This includes the operation and maintenance of the suction toilet collection system including lift stations and ejectors, toilets, piping, grey water piping, and the marine sanitation treatment plant in accordance with all local, national, and internation regulations.
• HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance
  - While not a dedicated refrigeration engineer, a Ship Plumber may be required to assist with or perform maintenance on related piping systems.
• Fire Suppression System Maintenance
  - Assisting with the maintenance of fire suppression systems and related piping. This includes the high fog sprinkler system, the forced fire main system and related pumps, pressurizers, valves, fire stations, and other miscellaneous related equipment.
• Troubleshooting and Other
  - Overall, a Ship Plumber must be a highly adaptable problem-solver, capable of working independently and as part of a team to ensure the ship's vital systems are always in working order. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary: $40.87/hourly

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Formal plumbing education from a trade school or technical college is essential, practical experience is paramount Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in plumbing.

U.S. Regular Passport (also referred to as a tourist or blue passport) or ability to obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) and/or Department (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), or ability to obtain with the following endorsement(s):
Wiper

STCW Certificate endorsed as:
Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). Able Seafarer Engine Qualified Member of the engine department (QMED)

Knowledge in Marine Plumbing Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Materials and Tools, Blueprint Reading, Environmental Regulations.

Skills in Troubleshooting and Repair, Pipe fitting and Welding, System Maintenance, Safety Procedures, Technical Communication.

Skill in computer, oral and written communication including demonstrated ability to use common Microsoft products and NSE Related teaching/ instructional experience instructing cadets or supervising personnel.

Basic hand tools Pipe work tools Drain cleaning tools Leak detection and testing tools Safety equipment.

All seafarers must pass a comprehensive medical examination to get a medical certificate, which confirms their fitness for duty and is required by organizations like the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Essential physical requirements include the strength and endurance to lift equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more, the ability to safely navigate a constantly moving vessel, and the mobility to climb multiple ladders and enter confined…