Ordinary Seaman

Job Summary

The Ordinary Seaman carries out general marine cleaning, maintenance, navigational watchkeeping duties, and other manual labor as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers and contributes actively to continual improvement activities.
• Prepares cargo for lift by attaching slings through shackles or other attaching devices. Checks loads for clearance, obstructions, balance, and proper attachment.
• Gives or relays hand signals and/or radio signals to Crane Operator to control the lift and movement of the load.
• Manually lifts, carries, and moves marine equipment, tools, and materials from place to place as required.
• Removes waste, debris, and accumulated trash from decks, stairs, compartments, and other areas of the vessel and dispose of properly.
• Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high-pressure water hoses.
• Aids in cleaning up spills and accumulated waste and takes all necessary actions to prevent tripping and slipping hazards.
• Keeps marine tools in good condition, properly maintained, and stored when not in use.
• Keeps lines, hoses, slings, etc. coiled and other materials properly stored.
• Aids in the care and maintenance of the vessel’s marine machinery and equipment using proper tools and following safety rules and procedures.
• Operates air hoists, hydraulic hoists, chain hoists, and other cargo handling gear to lift or shift heavy equipment.
• Aids in the care and protection of drill pipes, marine riser joints, and other tubular using such things as brushes, rabbits, thread protectors, and pipe dopes.
• Aids in assembling, dismantling, and maintenance of deck machinery, pumps, drilling tools, and other mechanical equipment.
• Prepares and cleans deck surfaces, superstructures, bulkheads, etc., prior to priming and painting.
• Paints prepared surfaces as directed (i.e. applies coats of primer, paint, and varnish with rollers and spray guns in accordance with painting specifications).
• Maintains a safe area for task assigned. Stows all tools and equipment at end of each tour to avoid safety hazards for other operations.
• Participates in emergency safety drills and responds to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the Station Bill.
• Stands navigational watch as required and under the supervision of the Officer on Watch.
• Attends weekly safety meetings and actively participates in all pre-job meetings as required.

Qualifications / Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid STCW 95 unlimited AB certificate with relevant Flag State Endorsement.
• Valid STCW 95 Proficiency in Survival Craft certificate.

Behaviors

• Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
• Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another's strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone's input is valued.
• Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
• Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
• Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.