What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMED- Anchorage Harbor - Anchorage, AK position at Cook Inlet?
AB/QMED - Harbor Division
We are Alaska's tug and barge company - and are growing.
Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.
Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?
Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.
We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.
Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!
Roles and Responsibilities
As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a state of readiness and keep things running smoothly.
Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:
- Maintain the vessel in a constant and proper state of repair and operational readiness by completing required vessel inspections, cleaning tasks, and general maintenance of the boat.
- Engine room duties as assigned.
- Maintain a watch system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment used will include winches, capstan, pike pole, and pumps.
You are an integral part of the team, maintaining a safe work environment on the vessel by implementing company policies, procedures, and general maritime industry-standards.
Qualifications:
- Able Bodied (AB) Seaman endorsement.
- Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
- QMED rating preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, equivalent experience will be considered.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Experience and Skills:
- Two years previous experience as an AB
- Two years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred).
Working conditions:
- Lodging and provisions on the vessel.
- Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods.
- Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways.
- Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.
- Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.).
- Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.
Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.