Able Seaman (AB) may work as watchstander, day worker, or a combination of these roles. The AB is also responsible for keeping the vessel in a clean, tidy condition and work under the direction of the mate. At sea, the AB watchstander's duties include standing watch as helmsman and lookout while underway. As day worker, the AB performs daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines, running gear, and cargo handling gear in safe operating condition. The AB may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. Able seamen perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment.

Watchstanding Functions

• stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel
  
• as helmsman, mans wheel on bridge or uses emergency steering apparatus to steer vessel as directed by Captain or Mate
• stand security-related watches, such as gangway or anchor watch

General Functions

• breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
  
• maintains and operates lifeboats, lifesaving gear, emergency and damage control gear
  
• operate deck machinery, such as windlass, winches or cranes
• chips, cleans, paints and removes rust spots from deck, superstructure and sides of ship using hand or air chipping hammer and wire brush
  
• may stow or remove cargo from ship's hold
  
• maintains interior of vessel including sanitation and lavatories
  
• splices and repairs cables and ropes using hand-tools
  
• performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• must possess the following valid USCG documentation:
  • MMD (z-card) with minimum endorsement of AB-OSV, Wiper, SD (FH)
  • STCW-95 endorsed with "Able Seaman-rating forming part of a navigational watch" and "Proficiency in survivial craft- Lifeboatman"
• valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• 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
• $250-$270 per day
• main schedule of 28 on, 14 off
• free USCG STCW and upgrade classes offered at our training facility
• in-house OSV Mate training program
• 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

Galliano Marine Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.
EOE/M/F/H/V