What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ordinary Seaman - 802803 position at S3?
Required to perform duties in support of NASA Barge Pegasus operations, maintenance and movements.
Ordinary Seaman to work with crew members to maintain the NASA barge Pegasus in a state of readiness for movement of space flight hardware. Perform work as directed by the Marine Operations Manager, Able Seaman (AB) and assist the vessel's engineer, as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working with sensitive and critical cargo; making up and releasing tow from assist tugs, good communication skills both verbal and hand signals with assist tugs; watch standing; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned to carry out. Completes daily job assignments, duties and reports on the status of work assignments; contributes to the organization and storage of inspection, maintenance, and repair records in both electronic and hard copy format. Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to the following: • Take direction from AB and/or Marine Operations Manager
• Assist in ensuring the vessel exceeds all Federal and NASA requirements and standards
• Make up tows as directed by the AB and tug captains
• Handle heavy mooring lines and properly tie off the barge
• Make up and handle heaving and messenger lines
• Capable of working heavy windless and capstan equipment
• Knot tying and rope/wire splicing a plus
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information
• Proper use of a VHF radio
• Carry out vessel and equipment maintenance, cleaning and painting
• Request purchasing through the AB
• Advises Marine Operations Manager of corrective actions and prevention of risks regarding health and safety, environmental and quality.
• Assist in preparation for USACE and ABS inspections
• Assist with scheduled haul outs and ship yard support
• Assist in maintaining all vessel safety equipment in compliance of all Federal and NASA regulations
• General cooking and galley duties
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to standing underway watch
Requirements:
• Must pass Federal and NASA background check and obtain a NASA security badge, drug screen and physical
• Must possess MMC (USCG Licensed Ordinary Seaman or higher) within first 6 months of employment, STCW a plus
• Working knowledge of barge handling and making up tows; vessel maintenance; vessel systems
• Must be able to get along with others in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
• Must live within two hours distance to the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans LA
• Travel will be required
• Candidates who, in addition to the above, possess specialized skills such as plumbing, machinery maintenance, rigging, equipment operating, and cooking will be given strong consideration.
S3 is a government contractor subject to the executive order that states employees may be required to be vaccinated unless they qualify for an exemption due to religious accommodation or for medical reasons.
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