Ordinary Seaman

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.

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 the 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.

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

None

• 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.

• 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.

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…