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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | DECKHAND LCM |
| DEPARTMENT | PORT OPERATIONS |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | SENIOR (SR.) CAPTAIN, LCM |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft and part of LCM crew that performs the following, in conjunction with various craft operations:
- Loading and off-loading of cargoes/supplies/dumpsters for delivery, from/to ships in the lagoon.
- Deployment, repositioning, installation of HP fender backing boards, towing of HP fenders, submarine camels, sea cushion fenders and maintenance of NAVAID and fleet mooring buoys.
- Retrieval/Deployment of submarine towed array sonar system (STASS) cable.
- Assistance to Navy Underwater Construction Team (NUCT) or other diver inspection teams performing U/W inspection of buoys, piers and markers; and to divers conducting hull cleaning, inspection and U/W jobs for COMPSRON TWO ships.
- MWR activities and chartered fishing trips, lagoon water sampling and special runs for VIP repatriations or MEDEVACs.
- Installation/positioning/retrieval of oil booms for ships, fuel barges and small craft operations.
- Operation of YOS Potable water barge, SWOB, YC-SLOPS and YC-CARGO barge.
- Search and Rescue operation and waterborne oil spill response, mitigation, and clean-up.
- Emergency requirements and other boat service assistance required in the lagoon.
- Fueling of craft in Small Boat Basin (SBB), removal of bilge oily water and cleaning of boat.
- Dock and sea trials of LCMs, small boats, and service crafts after repair/maintenance.
- Mooring and unmooring of ships to/from Fleet Mooring Buoys and support to line handling of ships.
- Performs assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard equipment, iaw Navy’s 3-M System.
- Participates in dock and sea trials of LCMs after repair/maintenance, ensuring boats are safe, operational, and seaworthy.
- Participates in monthly oil spill drill and quarterly oil spill training, and NSF-DG Annual Facility Response Training, accordingly.
- Helps passengers in boarding and disembarking from craft and ensure that the boat captain is informed/advised of any situation/incidents accordingly.
- Provides medical first aid assistance and renders CPR to passengers experiencing health or physical difficulties/injuries until the rescue or assistance arrives.
- In the event the boat captain is physically incapacitated to perform his duties, incumbent operates the radio communication system and maintains constant communication to Port Control Tower reporting and receiving information/instructions, handles the boat safely and in seaworthy manner until the rescue or assistance arrives.
- Perform duties as look-out to assist LCM Captain in the safe operation of LCM/Utility Boats, Rapid Response Skimmer (RRS) and other tasks required to support contract requirements of A-06.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must speak, read, and understand English language both orally and in writing.
- Must complete the On-the-job Training (OJT) for LCM Deckhands, including oil spill training.
- Must have knowledge in Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill, basic radio communications and use of firefighting equipment.
- Must have knowledge in Medical First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level.
- Must pass the overseas medical screening and be in good health.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill Training.
- On-the-Job Training for LCM Deckhands.
- First Aid/CPR certificate and 2nd Class Swimmer certificate.
- Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship’s Maintenance and Material (3M) System.
- NSF-DG Facility Response Training
EDUCATION:
- High School graduate or its equivalent.
- Attended formal education in maritime studies or equivalent training is preferred but not necessary.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year experience aboard vessel as Deckhand.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $510.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 1 Year |