Marine Services Technician
Job Description
Global is currently seeking a versatile and motivated Marine Services Technician to join our team located in Seattle, WA. This person will be responsible for safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant deckhand duties. This is a full-time, entry-level position with a rotating schedule.
Position Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, and line-handling in all weather conditions.
- Assist with the towing, deploying, and stowing of the oil containment boom
- Control lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines.
- Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand tools
- Boom and Fender maintenance
- Perform lookout duties while underway, including watching for other vessels, monitoring traffic conditions and potentially unsafe conditions onboard, and other such duties.
- Keep the vessel and equipment maintained by performing various maintenance and cleaning duties.
- Maintain clear communication with the Vessel Operator.
- Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
- Carry out and complete assigned tasks within the legal requirements of USCG and other regulatory agencies.
- Participate in meetings, training, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG & Global’s policy.
- Read, understand, and comply with all company policies and applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.
- Ensure full understanding of the duties of every job you are working on.
- Drive company vehicles as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical
- Carry a valid Driver's License and valid car insurance
Experience
- 1+ years of Maritime experience(preferred)
Required Certifications & Credentials
- TWIC CARD (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
- 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER (preferred)
- First Aid/AED/CPR Card (preferred)
- Washington State Boater Education Card or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift from floor to waist, push and pull up to 50lbs occasionally up to 12 times per shift
- Ability to work any day of the week, both night and day
- Must be able to withstand the following for up to 12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow): stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, repetitive reaching, and repetitive band use
- 24/7 day-a-week availability
- Ability to work any day of the week, both night and day
- Ability to travel to project sites
- Ability to meet DOT, USCG & HAZMAT physical requirements
Schedule
- Must be available to work 40 to 50 hours per workweek.
- Must be available on a variable basis.
- Employees must be available for a large percentage of available work and attentive to communications for job scheduling changes.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate for candidates in Seattle, WA: $21.30 - $26
Full-time employees are only eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
*Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.
Work Location: Seattle, WA
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.
If you are a candidate with a disability needing accommodation in the application process, please get in touch at 206-623-0621.
