Deckhand/Engineer

Overview

Maintain the vessel's engine room and equipment in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform start up and shutdown and routine monitoring of vessel power and propulsion systems. Job includes pulling heavy lines and hoses, working on oil and cargo barges, general vessel maintenance, and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time. Perform work as requested by captain and/or mate of vessel.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Engine Room work:

• Perform routine monitoring of engine room to include lube, oil, and filter changes
• Monitor and record operating condition of engine room equipment
• Maintain proper liquid levels for tug operations
• Perform lubrication services
• Maintain daily log with proper readings and times
• Engine room must be kept clean and ready for operation at all times
• Wash down engine room weekly and at every decrew
• Fuel tug.

Deck work:

• Make up all tows as directed by captain or mate.
• Use the radio
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers
• Make up and throw heaving lines
• Properly tie off barge tows
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an ongoing basis.
• Loading supplies.
• General cleanup of tugs and barges.
• General cooking and galley duties as may be required.
• Fill out material requisitions and work order forms.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience on marine diesels necessary.
• Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain or mate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Captain, Mate, co-workers, Dispatchers, and customers in English.
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
• Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Operate all firefighting and lifesaving equipment aboard.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Must secure a Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document within 180 days of hire.
• Must complete firefighting training within 6 months of hire.
• Must have a valid first aid certificate.
• Must have CPR training.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Job Condition and Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, kneel while painting, climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
• Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Expected Hours of Work

• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.