AB (Able Bodied Seaman)

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company seeks an Able Seaman to support military operations worldwide. The role involves various duties including watch standing, line handling, and emergency preparedness aboard naval vessels. Ideal candidates will hold the necessary maritime certifications and demonstrate proficiency in safety and operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• U.S. Regular Passport and TWIC required.
• MMC minimum endorsement: Able Seaman Special (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Serve onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships.
• Assist in preparations during docking, line handling, and security.
• Handle emergency equipment and procedures proficiently.

Skills

UNREP Helmsman

Lookout

Fire Safety

Line Handling

Education

United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential

STCW Able Seafarer - Deck

Job description

Average Annual Salary: $107,778 + up to a $45,494 BONUS
This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.).

DUTIES
The Able Seaman is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-maned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments.

The Able Seaman (W) is a position in the Deck Department aboard ship both at sea and in port. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Licensed Officers during regular operations. During UNREP/VERTREP, the AB(W) is normally assigned duties on the bridge or in aft steering, but may be assigned other duties under the direct supervision of the Boatswain(s) or Boatswain Mate(s). May be called out at any time when needed for operations, mandatory overtime, in an emergency situation and shall perform all duties assigned, and will be compensated in accordance with the CMPI.

As a bridge watch stander, will be thoroughly familiar with deck watch standing procedures. Must be a qualified UNREP Helmsman and lookout. As a lookout, incumbent should be familiar with the rules of the road and bouyage system. As an UNREP helmsman, the must have knowledge of the steering system onboard including emergency steering procedures and equipment. The AB(W) is expected to know all helm orders and be able to steer reliably, including alongside other ships during underway replenishment.

During arrival, departure, shipyard docking and undocking evolutions, the AB(W) shall be ready to report to any assigned line handling station and assist in the preparation of heaving and mooring lines as necessary. Incumbent must have a complete knowledge and understanding of all line handling commands and be prepared to inform the Person in Charge of the line handling evolution of any dangerous situations that may be developing or existing, being immediately prepared to respond as directed.

Expected to perform security force duties, maintain small arms qualifications and take other shipboard security training. While on watch in port, the will provide gangway and roving patrol security and is required to know and execute the Force Protection (FP) requirements as designated by the FP plan for the specific port of call and be thoroughly familiar with pre-planned responses including bomb threats. Should also be familiar with and have a working knowledge of any installed intrusion detection systems.

Shall be thoroughly familiar with immediate actions in the event of fire and emergency responses. Expected to be well-trained and proficient member of fire, repair, and Chemical Biological and Radiological Defense (CBRD) parties. Responsible for learning the location and use of emergency equipment, lifesaving equipment, damage control equipment, safety equipment and become proficient in its use as well as being able to instruct other crewmembers in its use. As qualified lifeboat man, may be called upon to take charge of lifeboat launching or assist as directed. May also be called upon to be a crewmember in the ships Fast Rescue Boats (FRB). The AB(W) is responsible for securing of the ship for sea while observing the highest standards of good seamanship and common sense. Securing of the ship for sea includes, but is not limited to, swinging in of lifeboats and griping them securely; taking in and securing the gangway; lowering of cargo booms to cradles; lashing cargo gear; stowing ship’s mooring lines; securing cargo hatches; securing MHE; stowing all loose deck gear and the general securing of gear adrift. May be called upon to take soundings of ballast tanks, cargo fuel tanks, voids and cofferdams.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

U.S. Regular Passport (also referred to as a tourist or blue passport) with minimum of seven (7) months of expiration date.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.
Position Specific Requirements:

MMC endorsed as: Able Seaman Special (or higher) AND STCW Able Seafarer - Deck
USCG Medical Certificate w/o limitations.