Able Bodied Seaman

Job description

Yulista Contract Services LLC Regular Primary Function

Able Seamen, also known as Able Bodied Seamen, perform a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of a ship, under the direction of the ship's captain or other officers. Able Seamen are primarily responsible for supporting the ship's operations and maintenance, with daily duties and responsibilities. Able Seaman stand as a lookout for the navigational watch and complete engineering rounds while underway.

Essential Duties

Performing routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing the ship for departure or arrival

Handling lines to moor the vessel to wharfs and to tie up vessels to each other

Operating and maintaining deck machinery, such as winches and hoists

Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention

Maintaining the ship's surfaces by chipping rust, scaling, painting, and performing other maintenance work as necessary

Standing watch to look for obstructions in the ship's path, other vessels, and navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses

Participating in emergency drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control drills

Assisting with the launch and recovery of small boats used by performing routine deck operations aboard the ship, such as preparing the ship for departure or arrival

Handling lines to moor the vessel to wharfs and to tie up vessels to each other

Operating and maintaining deck machinery, such as winches and hoists

Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage prevention

Maintaining the ship's surfaces by chipping rust, scaling, painting, and performing other maintenance work as necessary

Standing watch to look for obstructions in the ship's path, other vessels, and navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses

Participating in emergency drills, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, and damage control drills

Assisting with the launch and recovery of small boats used by the ship

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position normally has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

M aritime Knowledge: Proficiency in seamanship, knot tying, line handling, and basic navigation tools such as radar, GPS, and charts

Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, including heavy lifting and long hours

Safety Competence: Knowledge of lifesaving equipment, firefighting techniques, and emergency response protocols

Required Qualifications

Merchant Mariner Credential

National Able Seafarer (AB) Special Deck Rating.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Required Certifications

STCW Basic Training

Basic Fire Fighting

Personal Survival Techniques

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

CPR

Basic First Aid

Advanced Fire Fighting

Lifeboatman

Specialized Training

High Speed Craft Qualification

Certificate of Completion from a USCG-approved or DOD-approved facility for:

U.S. Navy Naval X-Craft High Speed Craft Type Rating Program including Assistant Type Rating Instructor for Deck Machinery or obtain qualification within sixty (60) days after vessel availability following contract award.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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