Vessel Bosun

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

Serve as lead of the deck department, leading Able Seamen and deck crew while coordinating, performing, and overseeing deck operations across global offshore operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Lead daily deck operations and assign tasks to ABs and deck crew.

- Oversee deck maintenance, preservation of painted surfaces, and line upkeep.

- Coordinate emergency response duties and ensure readiness of lifesaving and firefighting equipment.

- Conduct deck watches, safety watches, and support navigational operations when assigned.

- Oversee third-party inspections and maintenance activities, reporting findings to the Chief Officer.

- Measure water depth and relay critical navigational information to the bridge.

- Overhaul lifeboats, rescue boats, and associated gear; supervise their launch and recovery.

- Splice, repair, and maintain ropes, wires, and deck rigging.

- Ensure deck crew compliance with SMS procedures and safety standards.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary

- Plan and oversee lift operations involving vessel cranes following approved safe work practices.

- Conduct and document routine crane checks ensuring equipment readiness.

- Perform or oversee minor crane repairs and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Three to five years of deck operations experience with at least one year in a leadership role.

- Valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential with Bosun or AB Unlimited Endorsement.

- STCW-95 certification with RFPNW.

- Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.

- Valid TWIC card.

Preferred

- High School diploma or GED.

- Vocational maritime or leadership training.

- Global offshore vessel experience.

- Crane certification including knuckle boom crane certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

- Ability to lead and coordinate deck teams effectively.

- Proficiency in deck machinery, rigging, and safe work practices.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and set operational priorities.

- Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

- Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships.

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/near 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, wrist 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. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.