Job Requirements Panama City, FL Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description 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.