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Ablebodied Seaman

Texas A&M University System • Galveston, TX • 3d ago

Job Title

Ablebodied Seaman

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job The Ablebodied Seaman works as a watch stander and/or day worker in the deck department. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of areas and equipment within the purview of the deck department.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Stands Watch - Stands wheel, anchor, and gangway & Roving watches as directed, maintaining alertness at all times. During a wheel watch must maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering.

Operations and Maintenance - Serves as a day worker on deck. Performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department. Performs maintenance such as chipping, scraping, soundings, priming, painting and/or cleaning of the ship's hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, smokestack, lifeboats, rescue boats and/or life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear.

Safety and Other - Responsible for learning the location and use of emergency equipment, lifesaving equipment, damage control equipment, and safely equipment. Performs all operations connected with the launching of life saving equipment and makes security inspections of the ships. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Previous experiences onboard ocean/Inland vessels.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Active AB Special license or greater

U.S. Coast Guard approved Adult CPR,

Basic First Aid (First Aid must have been within the last 12 months and the CPR must be current.)

TWIC

Qualified Lifeboat man

STCW with RFPNW endorsement

Current USCG Medical Certification & Passport

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge & skills required to maintain a training & maintenance program for deck cadets on the training ship under the supervision of the Boatswain, Deck Mate & Chief Mate.

Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and exert moderate force.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KSA to operate a ship deck department maintenance program.

Knowledge of watch standing principals.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift or move moderately heavy objects and exert moderate force.

Requires stepping through hatches, climbing ladders and working in close spaces.

Requires the ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Must be able to work in various temperatures, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and dry environmental conditions.

Other Requirements and Factors

This position is security sensitive.

This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Must pass USCG/DOT drug test prior to employment and participate in the University's random drug testing plan for drugs and Alcohol required by TAMU System and University Rule (34.02.99 M1, 8.6.1).

Must be able to sail during all designated underway periods, including training cruises aboard the training ship and present for shipyard periods or other periods ship is away from Galveston.

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university's goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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