About the position
As an AB Seaman / Crane Operator at Oceaneering International, Inc., you will play a crucial role in maintaining deck operations and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel's crane. This position requires you to assist with various deck maintenance tasks, including the operation of a knuckle boom crane, performing operational checks, and conducting minor repairs as necessary. You will be responsible for preserving the painted surfaces of the ship and maintaining lines, ensuring that all operations adhere to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Your duties will include performing lift operations with the vessel crane, making routine checks to ensure the safety of personnel and the reliability of the crane during operation. You will also be a member of the shipboard emergency response team, responsible for communications, safety watches, and deck watch during operations when assigned as a watch keeper. Additionally, you will inform the Chief Officer of any third-party inspections and maintenance, measure water depth in shallow or unfamiliar waters, and oversee the overhaul of lifeboats and lifeboat gear. Your role will also involve splicing and repairing cables and ropes using hand tools, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities
- Assist with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties.
- Daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines.
- Perform lift operations with vessel crane according to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
- Make routine checks of the crane to ensure the safety of other personnel and reliability during operation.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on the crane when necessary.
- Serve as a member of the 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.
Requirements
- One 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 Driver's License.
- Valid TWIC card.
Nice-to-haves
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Vocational training.
