Co-op Cadet - ATB/Offshore

About the role

Moran Towing Corporation, one of the oldest companies in America with over 160 years of continuous reinvention, offers a temporary, full-time paid internship for Maritime Academy training Deck and Engine students in a Co-Op Cadet Shipping program. The role supports Moran’s diverse marine services including commercial ship docking, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as assigned by the Captain and Chief Mate
• Carry out all lawful orders
• Report unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement
• Perform duties safely and efficiently
• Act as lookout as required
• Work on deck as required
• Conduct engine room rounds as required
• Be thoroughly familiar with the vessel’s equipment
• Carry out vessel and equipment cleaning and maintenance duties
• Perform ballast water operations and assist with barge operations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Captain or designee

Required qualifications

• USCG credentials as applicable to student status
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Preferred qualifications

• Student attending a maritime academy or university
• Formal deckhand operations, safety training and tug ship docking operation experience
• Excellent communication skills

Physical demands

• Ability to work safely and navigate in a marine setting
• Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently reach with hands and arms
• Frequently crouch or stoop
• Climb/descend stairs and ladders
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds
• Occasionally enter and work in confined spaces
• Travel a minimum of 50% of the year
• Withstand exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, rain, cold and/or humidity

Pay

The hourly rate for the Co-op Cadet position is $20.00. The final salary will be determined based on factors including location, experience, and expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Team-oriented work environment