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Wiper

The wiper is responsible for carrying out orders from the captain, chief engineer, assistant engineer or QMED. The wiper's duties include cleaning the engine room and all machinery. The wiper must be familiar with the use of hand tools and the machinery layout of the vessel.

Functions

The wiper will:

• Examine machinery for specified pressure and flow of lubricants.
• Fill oil cups on machinery with grease and lubricating oil according to machinery lubrication instructions.
• Oil and grease moving parts, such as gears, shafts and bearings of engines and auxiliary equipment used to propel maritime vessels.
• Read pressure and temperature gauges and record data in engineering log.
• Assist the chief engineer, assistant engineer or QMED in performing daily maintenance or repairs to vessel equipment.
• Clean and paint the machinery space and all machinery in it.
• Keep all machinery spaces clean and tidy.
• Assist on deck with cargo handling operations.
• Assist in launching of survival craft during times of emergency.
• Assist with the tie-up of vessel when needed.
• Perform any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.

The wiper may lubricate deck machinery when vessel is unloading cargo.

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• $205 per day
• Main schedule of 28 on, 14 off
• 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.

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