Ordinary Seaman are responsible for keeping the vessel in a clean, tidy condition and work under the direction of the mate. The ordinary seaman must be familiar with all necessary deck functions including mooring and securing the vessel. One performs a variety of duties to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines, running gear, and cargo handling gear in safe operating condition.

Functions

• handles lines to moor vessel to wharves, another vessel or rig
• chips, cleans, paints and removes rust spots from deck, superstructureand sides of ship using hand or air chipping hammer and wire brush
• sweeps and washes decks using broom, brushes, mops and hose to remove oil, dirt and debris
• sweeps and mops the vessel interior
• maintains entire vessel interior including sanitation and lavatories
• lubricates deck machinery and equipment
• splices and repairs cables and ropes using hand tools
• stands watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge for obstructions in path of ship
• assists the mate in the launching of survival craft during emergencies
• performs any other additional duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• must possess a valid USCG merchant mariner's document (z-card) with minimum endorsement of OS, Wiper, SD (FH)
• valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card)
• due to high volume of applicants, 6 months prior vessel experience is preferred but not required
• high school diploma preferred but not required
• must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check and Safe Gulf class
  
• subject to random drug screening
  
• must be capable of working offshore in harsh weather environments for periods of 3 to 6 weeks
  
• must have reliable transportation to and from work for crew changes

• based on employee's USCG documents and type of vessel
• $150-$185 per day
• free USCG STCW and upgrade classes offered at our training facility
• housing and meals provided during training or crew change days
• travel pay based on direct distance from employee's residence to our main office
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • health, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401K, company-paid short-term disability

Edison Chouest Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.
EOE/M/F/H/V