Moran Towing Corporation ( www.morantug.com ) has an opportunity available for a temporary, full-time Deckhand, for Moran Savannah.

Moran Towing Corporation is one of the oldest companies in America and has prospered by continuously reinventing itself for over 160 years. Starting in 1860 as a tugboat company, we have grown from those roots to become a dominant provider of commercial ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and commercial diving services. While economies, cultures, markets, and technology will always continue to evolve, our steadfast commitment to partnering with our employees and customers to solve our customers' marine requirements has enabled us to stay the course year after year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Deckhand reports to the Captain and Mate as appropriate.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carrying out all lawful orders.


• Reporting unsafe situations or opportunities for improvement.


• Performing duties safely and efficiently.


• Acting as lookout as required.


• Working on deck, including ship docking and tug mooring operations.


• Conducting engine room rounds as required.


• Being thoroughly familiar with vessel's equipment.


• Carrying out vessel and equipment cleaning, maintenance duties.


• Other duties as designated by the Captain or his/her designee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• USCG credentials as applicable to student status.


• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).


• Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student attending a maritime academy or university.


• Formal deckhand operations, safety training and tug ship docking operation experience.


• Excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires the ability to:

• Work safely in a marine setting.


• Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.


• Frequently reach with hands and arms.


• Frequently crouch or stoop.


• Climb/descend stairs and ladders.


• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs.


• Occasionally enter and work in enclosed spaces.


• Withstand exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, rain, cold and or/humidity.

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.