Seagoing Deckhand: Hands-on Ship Ops & Safety

Chevron; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Ordinary Seaman position with a deadline of September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

The role requires USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials with VPDSD, a USCG medical certificate, TWIC, a passport, and Basic Safety Training. Typical duties include deck and steward tasks, cleaning and maintenance, assisting in loading, mooring, and inventory, and contributing to safety and teamwork onboard.

Qualifications

• Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials w/ VPDSD endorsement.
• Current USCG Medical Certificate.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Basic Safety Training Certificates.
• Valid Passport.

Responsibilities

• Performs deck and steward tasks and maintenance.
• Cleans and maintains machinery, bilges, decks, bulkheads and hull.
• Assists in loading, unloading, stowing and inventory of stores, materials and equipment.
• Assists with docking, mooring lines and cargo hoses handling.

Education

USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials w/ VPDSD endorsement

USCG Medical Certificate

TWIC

Basic Safety Training Certificates

Passport

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Ordinary Seaman position with a deadline of September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

The role requires USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials with VPDSD, a USCG medical certificate, TWIC, a passport, and Basic Safety Training. Typical duties include deck and steward tasks, cleaning and maintenance, assisting in loading, mooring, and inventory, and contributing to safety and teamwork onboard.