AB Seaman/Crane Operator

Company: Oceaneering
Location: Morgan City
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company ProfileOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.Position SummaryAssist with maintenance of deck operations including knuckle boom crane operation and performs operational checks and minor repairs when necessary.Duties & ResponsibilitiesESSENTIALAssist with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties.Daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines.Performs lift operations with vessel crane according to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.Makes routine checks of the crane to ensure the safety of other personnel and reliability during operation.Performs minor maintenance and repairs on the crane when necessary.Member of shipboard emergency response team.Responsible for communications, safety watches, and deck watch during operations when assigned to be watch keeper.Inform Chief Officer of third-party inspections and maintenance.Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, communicating the information to bridge.Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear and raises or lowers with winch or falls.Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand-tools.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory responsibilties.QualificationsREQUIREDOne to two years related vessel crane and deck operational experience.Vessel experience in the Gulf of Mexico within the oil and gas industry is preferred.Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.Merchant Mariner's Credential (Z-card) with AB Unlimited endorsement.STCW-95 (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification) with RFPNW (Rate Forming Part of a Navigational Watch) endorsement.Crane (including knuckle boom crane) certification.Valid TWIC card.Knuckle boom crane experience is required.PREFERREDHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Vocational training.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICSKnowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.Treats others fairly and with respect.Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.Seeks out new learning experiences.Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.Additional InformationWORKING CONDITIONSThis position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water. Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment. Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare. Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks. Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases. Work surface is stable, height is elevated. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is considered HEAVY work.OCCASIONALLift 50-100 poundsWork in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands. Differentiate between colors Wear PPE for skin protection. Eye protection.Steel/safety toed shoes/bootsFREQUENTLift 25-50 poundsWear PPE for head, handsClimb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects. Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotatedWork with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported. Operate a motor vehicleCONSTANTLift 10-20 poundsStanding and walkingWear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protectionEqual Opportunity EmployerAll qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.Closing StatementAs COVID-19 continues to significantly impact employees, workplaces, families and communities, many of Oceaneering's clients are requiring that all individuals working at their sites be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, including employees of Oceaneering and other contractors. Accordingly, only individuals who are, or are willing to be, fully vaccinated before their start date are eligible for this position. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to prove that they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date.

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