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What this role is
This is a versatile entry-level maritime role aboard oil tankers operating between Alaska and the US West Coast, where you'll rotate between deck, engine, and galley duties depending on operational needs. It suits someone with merchant marine credentials who's comfortable with extended periods at sea, physical labor, and working in a safety-critical environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- U.S. Passport
- Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Able to be away from home for periods exceeding two months
- Able to push/pull up to 200 pounds
- Able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
- Able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds from floor to overhead
- Able to climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet
- Able to perform equipment maintenance
- Able to stand for long periods
- Able to physically attend vessels including confined space entry
- Able to work in harsh weather conditions
- Able to work alone frequently
Nice to have
- 1+ years experience on crude oil tanker
- 1+ years experience on product tanker
- 1+ years experience operating mechanical winch
- 1+ years experience operating crane
- Able Seafarer-Engine endorsement on MMC
- Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW) endorsement
- Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) endorsement
- Able Seafarer–Deck endorsement
- Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement
- Basic Training endorsement
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) endorsement
- Security Awareness endorsement
- Ordinary Seaman endorsement
- Wiper endorsement
- Steward's Department Food Handler (FH) endorsement
- Tankerman Assistant endorsements
- RFPNW training completion or endorsement
- Willing to work overtime
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Organized and efficient work style
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to follow instructions clearly
- Ability to apply common sense to achieve outcomes per company procedures