Mechanic Deck

Allseas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allseas is seeking a Mechanic Deck to ensure safe and efficient operation of deck machinery and mission equipment on offshore vessels worldwide. You will report to the Shift Leader Deck and collaborate with a skilled technical team.

You will perform maintenance and repairs, support safe pipelay and heavy lift operations, and supervise junior crew as needed, while adhering to the Allseas Integrated Management System and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• General technical education and STCW compliance.
• English at A2 level, spoken and written.
• Skilled with mechanical installations and tooling.
• Knowledge of pipelay, cranes, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Up-to-date safety training and qualifications.
• Decisive problem-solver with results focus.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and repair on deck and mission equipment.
• Perform independent watchkeeping duties and maintenance tasks.
• Support safe operations during pipelay and heavy lift projects.
• Direct Fourth Engineer, Motormen, and Wipers when needed.
• Follow Allseas IMS (AIMS) standards in tasks.
• Act as deputy for Shift Leader Deck when required.
• Maintain planned maintenance and logbooks.
• Follow Permit to Work, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
• Keep personal documents up to date (passport, seaman's book, CoC, STCW).
• Perform station bill duties and ship security duties.
• Carry out duty rounds and equipment inspections.
• Participate in handovers per standing orders.
• Fault-finding and recording corrective actions.
• On pipelay vessels: maintain production and prevent breakdowns.
• On construction vessels: keep heavy lift systems operable and serve as OSO during TLS.

Skills

English A2

Deck machinery

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Interpret drawings

Education

Maritime technical education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As Mechanic Deck, you are essential to the safe and efficient operation of our vessels' deck machinery and mission equipment. You’ll work on offshore projects worldwide, reporting to the Shift Leader Deck and First Engineer Deck, and collaborating with a skilled technical team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Executing maintenance and repair tasks on deck and mission equipment under supervision.
• Performing independent watchkeeping duties and maintenance jobs as instructed.
• Supporting safe operations during pipelay and heavy lift projects.
• Directing Fourth Engineer, Motormen, and Wipers when assigned.
• Carrying out tasks efficiently and in accordance with Allseas Integrated Management System (AIMS) standards.
• Acting as deputy for the Shift Leader Deck when required by the Chief Engineer.
• Timely administration, including planned maintenance and statutory logbooks.
• Ensuring department‑specific Permit to Work, Work Risk Assessment, and safety procedures are used, followed, and updated under supervision.
• Keeping all personal documentation, such as passport, seaman's book, medical certificate, CoC, and safety (STCW) training certificates, up‑to‑date and valid.
• Performing duties as indicated on the station bill and fulfilling ship security duties.
• Performing accurate duty rounds and equipment inspections as instructed.
• Actively participating in handovers as per standing orders.
• Performing fault‑finding, executing, and recording corrective actions.
• When working on pipelay vessels: maintain production during pipelay operations and prevent breakdowns.
• When working on construction vessels: maintain operability of heavy lift systems and cranes and prevent breakdowns and serve as Overall Safety System operator during TLS operations.

You will also have the authority to stop the job if safety or compliance is at risk, in line with the Allseas Integrated Management System.

What we expect from you

To succeed as Mechanic Deck at Allseas, you should have:

• General technical education and compliance with all STCW requirements.
• A2 level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Highly skilled in tooling and tinkering with mechanical installations.
• Knowledge of pipelay processes, cranes, and hydraulics.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Fulfilment of all training and qualification requirements in accordance with company standards.
• Decisiveness, problem analysis, and results orientation.

What we offer

Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down‑to‑earth culture at its core. It means contributing to pioneering projects, like performing record‑breaking heavy lifts and working with top‑notch technologies.

Apart from that, you can count on the following:

• Competitive salary based on your offshore industry skills and expertise.
• 5x5 rotation schedule for work‑life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic organization.
• Global workplace with professionals from 40+ nationalities.
• Robust safety programs and continuous training.
• Varied fleet experience for skill diversification and career enrichment.

Ready to pioneer with us?

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Helio Bailly Guimaraes, Manager Technical Department

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Allseas thrives in a unique, demanding industry, showcasing its size and spirit. It provides a dynamic workplace with innovative ideas, exciting projects, and rewarding efforts.

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The variety in knowledge, operational expertise, and people is what I love most about working for this company.

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If you enjoy solving problems, taking responsibility and working on projects where no two days are the same, you will find plenty of opportunities here.

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Olaf Crebolder, Installation Engineer

Witnessing the successful execution of these projects, knowing that I played a role in their development, is a truly satisfying experience.

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If you enjoy solving problems, taking responsibility and working on projects where no two days are the same, you will find plenty of opportunities here.

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Olaf Crebolder, Installation Engineer

Witnessing the successful execution of these projects, knowing that I played a role in their development, is a truly satisfying experience.

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