Bosun

Taleo; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bosun role aboard Taleo vessels requires leadership of Able Seamen (AB) in safe, efficient deck operations with DP vessel experience. The position emphasizes maintenance of deck spaces, emergency gear, and routine rescue craft upkeep.

Applicants must have STCW II/4 qualifications and at least 1 year of AB experience on a DP operated vessel, plus the ability to speak and understand English.

Qualifications

• Education / Training: The Bosun shall be qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation II/4.
• Experience: Minimum 1 years experience as AB on a DP operated vessel.
• Skills: Able to speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• The Bosun oversees ABs in safe and efficient performance of maintenance tasks on the vessel, including machinery spaces when required.
• Maintenance of emergency equipment and lifesaving/ firefighting gear.
• Launching, recovery and routine daily maintenance of rescue craft.
• Ensuring daily activities are safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant.
• Supervision of deck consumables usage and re-ordering.
• Watchkeeping duties as required and coordination with Chief Officer/bridge team.

Skills

Speak English

Education

STCW II/4

Job description

• The direction and supervision of the AB's in the safe and efficient performance of operational and maintenance tasks about the vessel, including machinery spaces when required.


• General vessel maintenance, including safe handling of tools and equipment for surface preparation and the application of paints and solvents.


• Keeping the Chief Officer advised of usage and re-order requirements of deck consumables.


• Maintenance of emergency equipment and assisting the Chief Officer in the maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting equipment.


• Launching, recovery and routine daily maintenance of rescue craft.


• Taking soundings of the vessel tanks and spaces as required and conducting inspections for ingress of water to void spaces, cofferdams, double-bottom tanks etc.


• Assisting in all matters related to marine operations, including Watchkeeping duties as required.


• Performing emergency duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill.


• Ensuring that his daily activities and the activities of the AB's are carried out in a safe and healthy manner and that the impact of such activities on the environment is within acceptable limits.


• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education / Training:The Bosun shall be qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation II/4.

Experience:Minimum 1years experience as AB on a DP operated vessel.

Skills:Able to speak and understand English.

Special Requirements

• Additional requirements are contained in the Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel.

Bosun has the authority to stop ANY activity on the grounds of immediate safety, health and environmental hazards.

Decision Making:The Bosun co-ordinates with the Chief Officer, Bridge Watchkeeping Officers, HLO (if not performing said duties), Crane Operators, AB's or any other personnel necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the deck department.

Hornbeck Offshore Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.