Able Bodied Seaman

Able Seaman

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 the ship

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position normally has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maritime 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.

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 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).

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. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.