Able Bodied Seaman

Overview

The Sailors’ Union of the Pacific represents all unlicensed personnel employed on the Company’s US Flag seagoing vessels.

Routine Duties

• Performs “Helmsman” duties as required, receiving direct verbal orders on steering directions or courses from the Deck Watch Officer, Master, Pilot or Mooring Master and manually manipulating the vessel’s wheel.
• Stands at sea “Lookout” watches as required.
• Stands “Hose” and “Gangway” watch while in port ensuring that hose pressures do not exceed authorized allowances and that no leakage occurs during the transfer of cargo; keeps a continuous lookout to prevent unauthorized personnel from boarding the vessel and ensures that the gangway is always properly rigged.
• Stands cargo watch communicating gauge tape readings to watch officer and assist with turning of cargo valves.
• Affords assistance to the Deck Officer on watch during loading and discharging operations, performing all functions and other such duties that may arise.
• Performs maintenance and other seaman’s duties required on deck, under the direction of the Bosun or Chief Mate.

Safety

• Active and positive participant in monthly safety meetings.
• Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
• Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
• Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.

Teamwork/Working with Others

• Effective in relating to others.
• Willing to assist others.
• Works well under pressure.
• Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.

Pre-employment Screening

• DOT drug testing & Non-DOT hair drug test
• Background check
• Physical Fitness for Duty examination
• Functional capacity evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Current USCG Merchant Mariner document
• STCW 95 endorsements: Basic Training, VPDSD, must have Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations or Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations prior to joining if selected.
• Must have National Endorsement: Tankerman Assist or Tankerman PIC prior to joining if selected.
• Valid USCG/STCW Medical Certificate
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Valid Passport

Relocation Options

Relocation will not be considered.

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Important Information

• The compensation for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $26.40

San Ramon, California

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