Deckhand - Dredge Ops (Live-Aboard Vessel)

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking personnel for dredge operations, reporting to the Captain. The role involves mooring, deck maintenance, loading/unloading, and upkeep of dredging assets. The candidate must be able to live aboard and work extended rotations, understand hand signals, and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, including deployment of survival craft and evacuation readiness, plus adherence to site procedures for a zero-incident environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 84 hour work week.
• Willingness to live aboard vessel for full rotation.
• Ability to understand hand signals and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Secure mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge Tender or attending plant.
• Splice and repair cables and towing ropes.
• Assist with lubrication of deck machinery.
• Load and unload materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows and 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 safe deployment of survival craft and evacuation of site personnel (MMC with AB endorsement).
• Follows safety policies and aims for an "Incident and Injury Free" work environment.

Job description

Kiewit is seeking personnel for dredge operations, reporting to the Captain. The role involves mooring, deck maintenance, loading/unloading, and upkeep of dredging assets. The candidate must be able to live aboard and work extended rotations, understand hand signals, and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, including deployment of survival craft and evacuation readiness, plus adherence to site procedures for a zero-incident environment.