Able Bodied Seaman - Marine

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Benefits you receive when working with Savage:

• Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by employer
• A culture that appreciates team members
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Opportunity for growth
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

Job Summary

This position is based out of Tampa, FL. We are seeking a qualified Able-Bodied Seamen (AB) for an The AB assists with the operation and maintenance of deck & cargo machinery, performs watch-standing & lookout duties while at sea, and performs tasks as assigned by Deck Officers. When transferring cargo, the Able-Bodied Seamen assists the Deck Officer by standing a cargo watch. The Able-Bodied Seamen report directly to the Chief Mate for cargo, maintenance, and safety related duties, and the OICNW for navigational duties.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with the following endorsements:
• International and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages:
• Able Seafarer-Deck (STCW II/5)
• RFPNW (STCW II/4)
• Basic Safety Training (BST) (STCW VI/1)
• Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC) (STCW VI/2)
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (STCW VI/6)
• National (Domestic) Endorsements:
• Able Bodied Seaman Unlimited
• Lifeboatman
• Tankerman Assistant limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes PIC endorsement is preferred
• USCG STCW and National Medical Certificate
• TWIC card
• U. S. Passport

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Mate with inspection, testing, and maintenance of deck and cargo machinery
• Assist as directed with the inspections, testing, and maintenance of all lifesaving and safety equipment
• Participate in all required Fire, Emergency, Abandon ship and safety/security Training Drills and exercises
• Obtain working knowledge of the Safety Management System and comply with all procedures outlined within as relating to the position
• Maintain a fixed daily work rotation as per STCW Work Rest guidelines
• Day for Day Rotation work schedule (avg. 35 day on/35 day off rotation)
• Housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, and painting
• Perform duties as directed by the Master and deck officers in a safe and efficient manner
• Obtain intimate knowledge with ammonia related equipment and machinery
• Stand navigation, cargo, and security watches

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma
• Maritime Academy graduate preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Ability as required by the U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certification (Form CG-719K).
• Able to work, lift and carry loads greater than 40 pounds, climbing and descending ladders.

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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