Deckhand

Reportsto:
Captain, Relief Captain and Pilot

Supervises:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable,and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The primary function ofthe Deckhand is to build and break tow.

Other key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, changing all oil and filters, and cooking.
• Inspect, correctif possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions, which will affectthe safety of the tow or tug.
• Assist with the training of newly hired employees.
• Handle lines andrigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
• Must be able to work in a rotation watch schedule, involving 6 hours onand 6 hours off, and be able to occasionally work additional hours not toexceed 15 hours in any 24-hour period ormore than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill.
• Must be able towork on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. 20days on, 10 days off or 28 days on, 14 days off).
• Must be able toperform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include PVC foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.
• Must be able todrive to and from hub cities.
• Must be abletoperform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
• Must be able toadhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Learning and Training Requirements

• Assistin training new personnel
• Comprehend essential information related to:
• Spillcontainment and cleanup
• MSDSsheets and emergency action information
• Safetymeetings

Safetyand Rescue Requirements

• Ensure safe, working conditions and orderliness of the vessel.
• Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions.
• Followall company safety rules and environmental regulations.
• Wearsafety equipment as required, including:gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits,respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator or supplied airline respirator.
• Assistin safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
• Assistin emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containmentequipment.
• Enterand exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.
• Physicallypull or assist in pulling a 200-300lb man from the water.

Minimum

Job Qualifications:

• Toleratelong hours during transfers.
• Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors, and others.
• Remain calm during challenging situations.
• Possesa valid driver’s license for operation of any of the company’s vehicles.
• Bedependable, conscientious, and show initiative.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Bewilling to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.
• Workas a team player - i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs.
• Bestable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job,including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardoussituations.
• Work aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for thevessel, for example: 28 days on and 14days off or 20 on and 10 off.
• Willingto work, as operations require, including days.
• Livein close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from homefor long periods of time.
• Bedrug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope ofcompany business.
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONINGABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data,establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Blessey Marine Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace