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Ordinary Seaman

Ordinary seamen are responsible for keeping the vessel in a clean, tidy condition and work under the direction of the mate. Ordinary seamen must be familiar with all necessary deck functions including mooring and securing the vessel. Ordinary seamen perform 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

The ordinary seaman will:

• Handle lines to moor vessel to wharves, another vessel or rig.
• Chip, clean, paint and remove rust spots from the deck, superstructure and sides of the ship using hand or air chipping hammer and wire brush.
• Sweep and wash decks using a broom, brushes, mops and hose to remove oil, dirt and debris.
• Sweep and mop the vessel interior.
• Maintain entire vessel interior including sanitation and lavatories.
• Lubricate deck machinery and equipment.
• Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand tools.
• Stand watch from the bow of the ship or wing of the bridge for obstructions in path of ship.
• Assist the mate in the launching of survival craft during emergencies.
• Perform 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)
• USCG STCW 95 basic safety training
• 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, 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

Compensation

• Based on employee's USCG documents and type of vessel
• $170 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, 401(k), and company-paid short-term disability

Galliano Marine Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

EOE/M/F/H/V