Deckhand

Callan Marine, Ltd.; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Callan Marine Ltd. in Texas seeks a Deckhand to perform outside deck and placement area duties on dredge/boats, including rope handling, pump/cutter cleaning, painting, and pressure washing. The role involves supporting shore-based operations and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The Deckhand reports to the Leverman, with escalation to the Dredge Captain as needed. Open water experience and TWIC eligibility are preferred; willingness to travel to remote project sites is

Qualifications

• Must have prior deckhand or laborer experience and open water exposure.
• Experience operating anchor barge winch equipment is preferred.
• Must comply with safety rules and regulations and work effectively in a team.
• Available to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.
• Must be reliable, motivated, and able to communicate with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Handling ropes and cables in dredge and boating operations.
• Cleaning pumps/cutters with small hand tools.
• Keeping equipment neat and orderly (ropes coiled, areas cleaned, painted).
• Assisting in installation of pipelines over water and onshore.
• Maintaining housekeeping on floating equipment and placement areas.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Participating in safety and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Deckhand experience

Open water experience

TWIC eligibility

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Remote/project travel

Reliability

Teamwork

Stress management

Ability to follow directions

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Anchor barge winch equipment

Job description

Summary

The Deckhand is responsible for outside deck or placement area site duties as assigned. They may consist of rope handling on dredge/boats, pump/cutter cleaning, painting, pressure washing, and general duties as assigned. Duties may also include work at shore-based operations, spoil areas and placement areas.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the Leverman. In the absence of the Leverman, the Deckhand reports to the Dredge Captain.

• Handling of ropes and cables in the dredge and boating process
• Cleaning of pumps/cutters, utilizing small hand tools
• Ensure equipment is kept in a neat and orderly manner (items where they belong, ropes coiled neatly, interior and exterior cleaned and painted, etc.)
• Assisting in installation of pipelines over the water and onshore
• Maintaining housekeeping on floating equipment and placement area site
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have:

• Prior Deckhand/Laborer experience
• Open water experience
• Experience with operation of anchor barge winch equipment
• Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.
• Must be reliable and motivated.
• Ability to obtain TWIC.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results driven.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Deckhand must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
• Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs.
• Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Callan Marine Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

Callan Marine, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at Callan Marine, Ltd. is on an "at-will" basis. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.