Vessel AB Seaman

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Assist with maintenance of deck operations and perform operational checks and minor repairs as needed across global offshore operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

- Assist with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties.

- Perform daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces and maintain lines, perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as required.

- Serve as a member of the vessel emergency response team.

- Conduct communications, safety watches, and deck watches when assigned.

- Report third-party inspections and maintenance findings to the Chief Officer.

- Measure water depth in shallow or unfamiliar areas and communicate readings to the bridge.

- Overhaul lifeboats and associated gear and operate launch/retrieval equipment.

- Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand tools.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY:

- Perform lift operations using vessel cranes following approved safe work practices.

- Conduct routine crane checks to ensure personnel safety and operational reliability.

- Perform minor crane maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- One to two years of vessel crane and deck operational experience.

- Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.

- Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential with AB Unlimited endorsement.

- STCW-95 certification with RFPNW endorsement.

- Valid TWIC card.

PREFERRED:

- High School diploma or GED.

- Vocational maritime training.

- Global offshore vessel experience.

- Crane certification, including knuckle boom crane certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

- Ability to apply appropriate steps to analytical problem-solving.

- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Respectful and professional behavior toward others.

- Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, structure, and values.

- Ability to set and maintain project priorities.

- Commitment to continuous learning and proactive task execution.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows:

- Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/in water.

- Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.

- Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.

- Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.

- Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.

- Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

- Lift 50-100 pounds.

- Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.

- Differentiate between colors

Wear PPE for skin protection.

- Eye protection.

- Steel/safety toed shoes/boots.

- Lift 25-50 pounds.

- Wear PPE for head, hands

Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.

- Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.

- Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrists supported and unsupported.

- Operate a motor vehicle.

- Lift 10-20 pounds.

- Standing and walking.

- Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.