Alaska Native Program - Ordinary Seaman; OS; Vessel

Overview

Alaska Native Hire Program - Ordinary Seaman (OS) (Vessel) at Edison Chouest Offshore.

• Performs a variety of duties to preserve the painted surfaces of the ship. Daily maintenance, sanitation, general upkeep, lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in a safe operating condition.
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the Master.

• Adhere to and comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard, and environmental regulations.
• Works a rotation of 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Cleans, paints, and does general housekeeping on the vessel.
• Responsible for handling lines for the mooring of the vessel.
• Stands watch for obstructions in the path of the vessel.
• Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls.
• Paints and chips rust on the deck or superstructure, splices and repairs cable and ropes using hand tools.
• Sweeps and mops vessel interiors.
• May be required to assist in the maintenance of ship s gear and decks or watch duties.
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Provides and/or assist with training.
• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on board the vessel.
• Gives direction to Crane Operator engaged in hoisting using radio or hand signals.
• Performs any duty that may be required as part of the training.
• Collects, dumps, and cleans garbage. Empties color-coded receptacles for segregated garbage to the appropriate storage or processing location.
• Holds a valid merchant mariner credential.

• Safety Sensitive Duties:
  Include but are not limited to; directing and mustering passengers in emergencies, passing out life jackets, controlling and operating lifesaving equipment, controlling and operating firefighting equipment.
• Safety Sensitive Position:
  Is any position aboard a vessel that requires the person filling that position to perform one or more safety-sensitive duties on either a routine or emergency-only basis. Any person filling a safety-sensitive position is subject to U.S. Coast Guard drug & alcohol testing. All crew members are considered to be filling safety-sensitive positions as well.
• Ensures first aid is provided to victims.
• Firefighting and damage control.
• Assist on deck for man overboard crisis.
• Directed by the Master/Mate to take appropriate actions at the scene of an emergency.

• Designated Security Duties.

• Document and notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/ illnesses / vessel incidents/ near misses/ etc.
• Participate and supervise the company s safety programs (i.e. Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks, Permit to Work, Near Miss, Risk Assessments, etc.).
• Utilize “Stop Work Authority” if any personal safety, environmental risk, property damage or company reputation are at risk.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Performs all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, PFD, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, etc. as required.
• Responsible for ensuring and supervising the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and unsafe acts on and around the worksite.

• Responsible for imparting knowledge about the specific features, characteristics, and procedures of the vessel operations to crew members and the orientation of all new personnel aboard the vessel.
• Provide on-the-job training.
• Ensures that he/she is capable of navigating through and communicating the requirements and contents of the MS to company representatives, regulatory personnel, and vessel crew-members.

• Work in locations not accessible to definitive medical care.

• Required to be able to read and write in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation, and be able to communicate effectively.
• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting,…