What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mate - OSV position at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock?
About the Company:
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
The opportunity:
A Mate on an Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) reports to the Captain and operates under the supervision of the OSV Master, providing relief for the Captain during watches.
Responsibilities and functions include:
- Periodically the employee will be required to spend 7 days watching safety training videos prudent to their job duties.
- Periodically check inventory and requisition supplies, materials, and equipment.
- He/she will oversee the maintenance, repair, inspection, and daily work progress of the crew; maintain daily logs, record books, and other reports.
- He/she utilizes navigation devices such as radar, depth finder, compass, maps, and USCG aids to navigation.
- He steers the OSV to various destinations while avoiding reefs, shoals, and other hazards to shipping.
- May lift, carry, pull, or push items weighing up to 25 lbs. when handing parts or supplies.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements:
- Prior On the Job Training and experience in a similar role in the offshore industry.
- Must possess U.S. Coast Guard Mates license of sufficient gross tonnage for the specific vessel for Near Coastal voyages.
- Must possess knowledge and sufficient training in Dynamic Positioning, Dredging and Bed Leveling Operations.
- Must be able to operate the maintenance management system and to develop knowledge of regulations required for proper administration and procurement of supplies.
- TWIC card required
- The ability to learn and use the procedures associated with working on a vessel such as firefighting, first aid, and use of life saving equipment
- Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Excellent communication skills – able to express ideas, provide clear direction, ensure audience understanding
- Maintains positive attitude, and can motivate and improve team morale
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check
- Valid U.S. Passport Preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) match
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.
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