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Ordinary Seaman Jobs in Houston
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Job Summary
The Ordinary Seaman carries out general marine cleaning, maintenance, navigational watchkeeping duties and other manual labor as required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.
- Prepares cargo for lift by attaching slings through shackles or other attaching devises. Check loads for clearance, obstructions, balance and proper attachment.
- Gives or relay hand signals and/or radio signals to Crane Operator to control the lift and movement of the load.
- Manually lifts, carries, and moves marine equipment, tools, and materials from place to place as required.
- Removes waste, debris and accumulated trash from decks, stairs, compartments and other areas of the vessel and dispose of properly.
- Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high pressure water hoses.
- Assists in cleaning up spills and accumulated waste and take all necessary actions to prevent tripping and slipping hazards.
- Keeps marine tools in good condition, properly maintained, and stored when not in use.
- Keeps lines, hoses, slings, etc. coiled and other materials properly stored.
- Assists in the care and maintenance of the vessel’s marine machinery and equipment using proper tools and following safety rules and procedures.
- Operates air hoists, hydraulic hoists, chain hoists, and other cargo handling gear to lift or shift heavy equipment.
Qualifications / Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid STCW 95 unlimited AB certificate with relevant Flag State Endorsement.
- Valid STCW 95 Proficiency in Survival Craft certificate.
