Description

United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers out of Alaska. We are looking for entry level and experienced crew members to work on board our vessels. We are looking for full-time, long-term employees who are willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year.

United States Seafoods is currently recruiting for a qualified Oiler to work on one of our factory trawlers. A qualified Oiler should have Minimum of 1 year of experience working onboard marine vessels, with previous experience working in an engine room or a comparable mechanical background. 

United States Seafoods fishes from January to November. Total crew size is 50 -70 crewmembers. Crew work on a rotational schedule with roughly 65 days on/ 60 days off.

An Oiler will - 

• Clean lube oil & fuel oil centrifuges
• Fill factory S/W chlorinator and potable chlorinator tanks
• Maintain fresh & saltwater chlorinators and evaporator descaling chemicals
• Monitor fluid levels, pressures & temperatures for all operating systems onboard at predetermined intervals and record data in the ships logbook
• Look for leaking fluids, air & exhaust, chafing pipes, hoses, or wires, wipe up oil whenever possible and report any unusual circumstances to you supervisor. Keep the areas that you inspect clean & safe while doing the rounds
• Grease deck equipment
• Remove trash from all machine spaces
• Stock consumables, filters, rags, diapers, hand cleaner and the like
• Scrub machines, bulkheads, overheads & decks
• Follow safe working practices and wear required safety equipment that applies to the job performed
• Follow the Lockout Tag out program, you will be familiarized with this during your 1st trip.
• Work a 16 hour shift
• Work in the factory at times as need or as directed by the Chief Engineer
• Complete or perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief or Master
• Maintain tools and be responsible that they are stored in the correct locations

Requirements

• Commercial Fishing Vessel Experience
• Attention to detail
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Adhere to the positions rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage

The Company's equal employment opportunity policy prohibits unlawful discrimination with respect to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or other status protected by applicable law. 

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