Able Bodied Seaman

Yulista Holding LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Contract Services LLC seeks an Able Seaman to support ship operations and maintenance, standing watches and assisting with launch and recovery of small boats. The role requires maritime credentials and safety certifications.

Responsibilities include deck operations, line handling, cargo security, and routine inspections under the direction of ship officers. Strong fitness and safety awareness are essential for this demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Credential required.
• National Able Seafarer (AB) Special Deck Rating required.
• STCW Basic Training and core safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing for departure or arrival.
• Handle lines to moor the vessel to wharfs and tie up vessels to each other.
• Operate and maintain deck machinery, such as winches and hoists.
• Inspect, maintain, and secure cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention.
• Maintain the ship’s surfaces by chipping rust, scaling, painting, and performing other maintenance work as necessary.
• Stand watch to look for obstructions in the ship’s path, other vessels, and navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
• Participate in emergency drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control drills.
• Assist with launch and recovery of small boats used by the ship.

Skills

Knot tying

Line handling

Navigation tools

Maritime knowledge

Physical fitness

Safety competence

Job description

Yulista Contract Services LLC

Regular

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. They are primarily responsible for supporting the ship’s operations and maintenance, with daily duties and responsibilities, including standing as a lookout for the navigational watch and completing engineering rounds while underway.

Essential Duties

• Perform routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing for departure or arrival.
• Handle lines to moor the vessel to wharfs and tie up vessels to each other.
• Operate and maintain deck machinery, such as winches and hoists.
• Inspect, maintain, and secure cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention.
• Maintain the ship’s surfaces by chipping rust, scaling, painting, and performing other maintenance work as necessary.
• Stand watch to look for obstructions in the ship’s path, other vessels, and navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
• Participate in emergency drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control drills.
• Assist with launch and recovery of small boats used by the ship.

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 required 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.

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.

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.