Mess Person - Marine

ConocoPhillips; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ConocoPhillips invites applications for a Mess Person aboard Polar Tankers. You will assist the Steward and Cook, ensure galley cleanliness, take meal orders, and help with basic food preparation.

This safety-sensitive role requires handling of supplies, joining emergency drills, and serving meals during 12-hour days with overtime as needed. Ideal candidates hold MMC with FH endorsement and TWIC, are US-authorized, and can be away at sea for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a U.S. Passport.
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with FH endorsement and TWIC.
• Willing to be away from home for extended sea tours (65–85 days).
• Physically able to push/pull up to 25 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of the Steward and Cook; assist galley operations.
• Clean and sanitize decks and galley areas; wash dishes and store supplies.
• Help with meal preparation and basic food prep tasks.
• Take orders and serve meals to crew.
• Participate in all safety drills and shipboard training.
• Be on duty for 12-hour days with overtime up to 4 hours.

Education

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

TWIC

Food Handler endorsement on MMC

U.S. Passport

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Polar Tankers Overview
Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.

Description
If you are selected as the Mess Person, you will be working under the direction of the Steward and Cook. The Mess Person must be able to follow appropriate safety and sanitation procedures to assist the Steward and Cook in the preparation of meals. They are responsible for cleaning the galley, taking orders, and serving meals. The Mess Person, under the supervision of the Steward and Cook, ensures the galley is adequately stocked and assists with the inventory and storage of food and galley supplies. The Mess Person will also participate in all safety drills and required training.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Working under the supervision ofthe Stewardand Cook
• Cleaning/sanitation duties on the ship such as:
• Cleaning specified decks
• Cleaning the galley area (washing dishes/silverware, cleaning shelves, trash removal, etc.)
• Assistingthe Stewardand Cook in the preparation of meals by retrieving stores and performing basic food preparations (peeling potatoes, cutting fruit, etc.)
• Taking orders and serving meals
• Assistingin putting up stores upon arrival of the ship
• Assisting the Steward and Cook as directed
• Mandatory participation in emergency training drills
• Participating asa general supportworker and developing a good knowledge of all galley cleaning and sanitation operations/duties noted in the general work description
• Working a 12-hour day which includes 4-hours of overtime a day

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Currently hold the Steward’s Department Food Handler (FH) endorsement on your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to:
• Be away from home for periodsin excess oftwo months
• Push/pull up to 25pounds
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds floor to shoulder
• Lift from floor to overhead and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
• Workovertimeup to 4 hours a day
• Climb various ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height
• Stand forlong periodsof time
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry materialon a daily basison even and uneven terrain

Preferred:

• Associates degree or higher in Culinary Arts from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• 3+ years direct experience in institutional food preparation
• 1+ years of experience sailing on a tanker/ship
• Completion of sanitation/safe food handling class
• Completion of basic training course or hold endorsement
• Completion of VPDSD/security awareness course or hold endorsements
• Ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Ability to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company’s operating procedures and safety protocols
• Organized, efficient anda methodicalproblem solver
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up forwhat’sright
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning toaccomplishgoals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makestimelydecisions that are safe and ethical

All unlicensed employees earn paid leaveon the basis oftwenty-six (26) days paid leave for every thirty (30) days of sea service.Tour lengths range from 65-85 dayswith an average tour of seventy-five (75) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.

This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website: TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)for more information.

Successful applicants are all ConocoPhillips employeesrepresentedby the in-house association, the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union (AMEU) for Unlicensed.

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Supporting and Building Financial Security : Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Promoting Work-Life Balance : Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Offering Career Development : Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion : Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.