Licensed Boat Operator - Marine Dredging & Survey

Manson Construction; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Manson Construction Co. seeks a Boatman to operate and navigate industrial support vessels alongside dredging projects. You will transport crew and equipment, run hydrographic survey lines, and assist with mooring and dredge operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of boat operation experience, a valid driver’s license, and a USCG Master 100 Gross Ton license. This full-time role involves rotating shifts on marine construction projects along the Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of experience operating a boat or vessel.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Licensed Boat Operator; USCG Master 100 Gross Ton License required
• Dredge tending experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work cooperatively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operates and navigates boat to and from designated areas or vessels
• Transports crew, equipment and materials
• Runs hydrographic survey lines
• Secures mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge tender or attending plant
• Splices and repairs cables and towing ropes
• Loads and unloads materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows and miscellaneous dredging equipment
• Operates and provides maintenance and upkeep of boat
• Checks equipment inventory and supplies, and place orders as needed
• Performs shifting of the dredge, pipelines, anchors, and support equipment
• Assists with work on pontoon line, submerged pipeline, attending plant, on anchors and spud systems
• Perform JSA's prior to work activity and execute the work accordingly
• Maintains daily logs, ledgers, record books and computer generated reports
• Ensures compliance with Manson's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct; Maintains a high standard of ethical behavior, encourages ethical behavior in others, supports ethical decisions and actively seeks appropriate resolution to potential ethical conflicts
• Responsible for practicing safe work standards and promoting an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) work environment as a condition of employment; Maintains and enforces a safe working environment
• Supervises deckhand assigned to vessel while performing the above mentioned duties; Responsible for assuring those skill sets of personnel under their direction align to the task at hand
• Ensures adherence to all applicable health, safety and environmental company policies
• Responsible for writing / participating in work plans and JSA's for the safe execution of all work projects

Skills

Boat operation experience

Valid driver's license

USCG Master 100 Gross Ton License

Communication skills

Dredge tending experience

Job description

Manson Construction Co. seeks a Boatman to operate and navigate industrial support vessels alongside dredging projects. You will transport crew and equipment, run hydrographic survey lines, and assist with mooring and dredge operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of boat operation experience, a valid driver’s license, and a USCG Master 100 Gross Ton license. This full-time role involves rotating shifts on marine construction projects along the Gulf Coast.