Deckhand

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. seeks a Deckhand to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations of the assigned area. You will perform vessel maintenance, assist in tow-building and docking, and support training of new personnel.

The role requires working a rotation schedule, complying with safety and environmental regulations, and readiness to travel to hub cities while wearing appropriate protective gear. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to learn spills containment and emergency actions.
• Familiarity with MSDS sheets and emergency information.

Responsibilities

• Perform vessel maintenance including cleaning, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, and related duties.
• Inspect conditions and notify Captain of hazards affecting tow/safety.
• Assist with training of newly hired personnel.
• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
• Work a rotation schedule (6 hours on, 6 hours off) with potential overtime per policy.
• Work aboard the vessel for extended periods (e.g., 28 days on, 14 off or 20 on, 10 off).
• Wear PPE such as PVC foul-weather gear, life jacket, gloves, boots; navigate locks when required.
• Drive to and from hub cities; comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Rotation schedule readiness

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Reportsto: Captain, Relief Captain and Pilot

Supervises: Thisposition has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUMMARYDESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable,and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area by performing thefollowing duties:

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS:

The primary function ofthe Deckhand is to build and break tow.Other key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

• Perform vesselmaintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, changing all oil andfilters, and cooking.
• Inspect, correctif possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions, which will affectthe safety of the tow or tug.
• Assist with thetraining of newly hired employees.
• Handle lines andrigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
• Must be able to work in a rotation watch schedule, involving 6 hours onand 6 hours off, and be able to occasionally work additional hours not toexceed 15 hours in any 24-hour period ormore than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill.
• Must be able towork on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. 20days on, 10 days off or 28 days on, 14 days off).
• Must be able toperform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include PVC foulweather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.
• Must be able todrive to and from hub cities.
• Must be abletoperform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
• Must be able toadhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, andenvironmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Learningand Training Requirements

• Assistin training new personnel
  
• Comprehendessential information related to:
• Spillcontainment and cleanup
• MSDSsheets and emergency action information
• Safetymeetings

Safetyand Rescue Requirements

• Ensuresafe, working conditions and orderliness of the vessel.
• Maintainsafe, sanitary living and working conditions.
• Followall company safety rules and environmental regulations.
• Wearsafety equipment as required, including:gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits,respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator orsupplied airline respirator.
• Assistin safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
• Assistin emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containmentequipment.
• Enterand exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.
• Physicallypull or assist in pulling a 200-300lb man from the water.

MinimumJob Qualifications:

• Toleratelong hours during transfers.
• Communicatewith co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, CoastGuard Inspectors, and others.
• Remaincalm during challenging situations.
• Possesa valid driver’s license for operation of any of the company’s vehicles.
• Bedependable, conscientious, and show initiative.
• Payattention to detail.
• Bewilling to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.
• Workas a team player - i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplierwants and needs.
• Bestable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job,including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardoussituations.
• Workaboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for thevessel, for example: 28 days on and 14days off or 20 on and 10 off.
• Willingto work, as operations require, including days.
• Livein close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from homefor long periods of time.
• Bedrug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope ofcompany business.
• Bephysically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

LANGUAGESKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret generalbusiness periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, orgovernmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,and procedure manuals. Ability toeffectively present information and respond to questions from groups ofmanagers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICALSKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONINGABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data,establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensivevariety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal withseveral abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To view physical requirements, please visit https://www.blessey.com/careers

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace