Able Bodied Seaman

Yulista; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista Corporation seeks an experienced Able Seaman to support deck operations, navigation lookout and routine maintenance aboard the vessel. Candidates must hold Merchant Mariner Credential and AB Deck Rating, and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

The role requires physical fitness and readiness for varied weather conditions. Responsibilities include deck tasks, line handling, cargo protection, and active participation in safety drills while ensuring compliance with life-saving

Qualifications

• Maritime knowledge including seamanship, knot tying, line handling, and basic navigation tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of lifesaving equipment, firefighting techniques, and emergency response protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing for departure or arrival.
• Handle lines to moor the vessel and secure ships to wharfs or other vessels.
• Operate and maintain deck machinery, such as winches and hoists.
• Inspect, maintain, and secure cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention.
• Maintain ship surfaces via rust removal, scaling, painting, and related maintenance.
• Stand watch to detect obstructions, navigational aids, and other vessels.
• Participate in emergency drills including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control.
• Assist with launch and recovery of small boats used by the ship.

Skills

Maritime Knowledge

Physical Fitness

Safety Competence

Job description

Primary Function

Able Seamen, also known as Able Bodied Seamen, perform a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of a ship, under the direction of the ship's captain or other officers. Able Seamen are primarily responsible for supporting the ship's operations and maintenance, with daily duties and responsibilities. Able Seaman stand as a lookout for the navigational watch and complete engineering rounds while underway.

Essential Duties

• Performing routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing the ship for departure or arrival
• Handling lines to moor the vessel to wharfs and to tie up vessels to each other
• Operating and maintaining deck machinery, such as winches and hoists
• Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention
• Maintaining the ship's surfaces by chipping rust, scaling, painting, and performing other maintenance work as necessary
• Standing watch to look for obstructions in the ship's path, other vessels, and navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses
• Participating in emergency drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control drills
• Assisting with the launch and recovery of small boats used by the ship

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position normally has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maritime Knowledge: Proficiency in seamanship, knot tying, line handling, and basic navigation tools such as radar, GPS, and charts
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, including heavy lifting and long hours
• Safety Competence: Knowledge of lifesaving equipment, firefighting techniques, and emergency response protocols

Required Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Credential
• National Able Seafarer (AB) Special Deck Rating
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Required Certifications

• STCW Basic Training
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• CPR
• Basic First Aid
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Lifeboatman

Specialized Training

• High Speed Craft Qualification
• Certificate of Completion from a USCG-approved or DOD-approved facility for:
  • U.S. Navy Naval X-Craft High Speed Craft Type Rating Program including Assistant Type Rating Instructor for Deck Machinery or obtain qualification within sixty (60) days after vessel availability following contract award.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Job Description Disclaimer

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.