AB Deckhand, Offshore

Overview

Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between barges, ships, and facilities including completion of bills of lading and gauge reports.

Responsibilities

• Clean and free the deck of lines.
• Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
• Train to perform additional skills such as knot tying, line/splicing, making up and handling heaving lines and messengers.
• Perform tasks like lubrication services, properly tying off barge tows, giving direction and distance signals, using the radio, steering the tug, fueling the tug, emptying trash, cleaning heads and galley, removing garbage, cleaning decks, painting, and general cooking duties.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with AB endorsement required.
• Two (2) years or greater experience as deckhand.
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
• Physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines, and board vessels by using an Accommodation ladder, Jacob's ladder, or tugboat.
• Good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
• Able to complete accurate paperwork.
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Knowledge of company safety practices.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Valid first aid/CPR training certificate.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Valid TWIC.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Job Condition and Environment

• Use of Air purifying respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), air monitoring equipment, hearing protection, VHF radio, hand tools, tow lines, high level alarms, and thermometer.
• Operates diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.).
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo, and rescue towing. The company operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast, and the Mississippi River System. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. The Company offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D options to its employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, disability insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule), and healthcare and/or dependent care FSAs are also available to its employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.