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ConocoPhillips

3rd Mate - Marine

ConocoPhillips

Houston, TX · full time · Mid

Listed on ConocoPhillips’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role operates a tanker vessel transporting oil from Alaska, requiring you to navigate safely, manage cargo operations, and maintain the highest safety standards while away from home for extended periods. It suits experienced maritime officers with USCG licensing and tanker-specific training who are ready for independent deck watch responsibilities.

Our summary, not ConocoPhillips’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • USCG 3rd Mates Unlimited Tonnage endorsement or Bachelor's degree in maritime field
  • Merchant Mariner Credential with Officer In Charge of Navigational Watch endorsement
  • Able Seafarer - Deck endorsement
  • Rating Forming Part Of A Navigational Watch endorsement
  • GMDSS Operator endorsement
  • Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats certification
  • Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations certification
  • Medical First-Aid Provider certification
  • Advanced Fire Fighting certification
  • Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties certification
  • Security Awareness certification
  • Radar Observer endorsement
  • Able Seaman Unlimited endorsement
  • Lifeboatman endorsement
  • Tankerman PIC endorsement
  • U.S. Passport
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time
  • Willing to be away from home for more than two months at a time
  • Able to push/pull up to 200 pounds
  • Able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds floor to overhead

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation
  • 1+ years direct cadet experience on tanker/ship
  • 1+ years direct officer sailing experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Collaborative and effective team management abilities
  • Problem-solving and methodical approach
  • Organization and efficiency

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