Deckhand 2 (Houma)

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. seeks a semi-skilled deckhand to assist with mooring, deck maintenance, and material handling aboard dredges and attending plants. You will work under supervision and rotate through duties as experience grows.

Candidates must be able to live aboard vessel for full rotations, understand hand signals, and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work long hours is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 84 hour work week.
• Live aboard vessel for full rotation.
• Understand hand signals.
• Understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under supervision.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist all duties of deckhands.
• Secure mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge Tender or attending plant.
• Splice and repair cables and towing ropes.
• Load and unload materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows and equipment.
• Sweep and wash down decks on the dredge and attending plant.
• Chip and paint decks and superstructure of the dredge and attending plant.
• Assist with work on the pontoon line, submerge line, scow or attending plant.
• Assist with work on the anchors and spud systems.
• Assist with cleaning of the pump and work on the cutter head.

Skills

Hand signals

Communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist Deckhands by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Requisition ID: 190922

Position Summary

Assist Deckhands by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Semi-Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Learn and assist all the following duties:
• Secure mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge Tender or attending plant.
• Splice and repair cables and towing ropes.
• Assist with the lubrication of deck machinery.
• Load and unload materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows and miscellaneous dredging equipment.
• Sweep and wash down all decks on the dredge and attending plant.
• Chip and paint decks and superstructure of the dredge and attending plant.
• Assist with work on the pontoon line, submerge line, scow or attending plant.
• Assist with work on the anchors and spud systems.
• Assist with cleaning of the pump and work on the cutter head.
• Responsible for the safe and timely deployment of survival craft and evacuation of site personnel (If has MMC with AB endorsement).
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 84 hour work week
• Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation.
• Ability to understand hand signals.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Work Setting & Job Requirements

• Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred)
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.