Ablebodied Seaman (Maritime Deck Operations)

Location: Galveston, Texas, United States. The role requires sailing during designated underway periods, training cruises, and shipyard or other periods when the vessel is away from Galveston.

Company

Texas A&M University at Galveston is the ocean campus of Texas A&M University, operating the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

What you will do

• Stand wheel, anchor, gangway, and roving watches while maintaining alertness and following navigational steering orders.
• Perform deck maintenance, repairs, sanitation, and upkeep across the ship’s hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, boats, and safety equipment.
• Carry out chipping, scraping, soundings, priming, painting, and cleaning activities.
• Learn and use emergency, lifesaving, damage-control, and safety equipment.
• Launch lifesaving equipment, conduct ship security inspections, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience aboard ocean or inland vessels.
• Active AB Special license or higher.
• USCG-approved Adult CPR, Basic First Aid completed within the last 12 months, current CPR, TWIC, Qualified Lifeboatman, and STCW with RFPNW endorsement.
• Current USCG medical certification and passport.
• Ability to climb ladders, move through hatches and confined spaces, wear personal protective equipment, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass a USCG/DOT drug test before employment and participate in random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of maintaining training and maintenance programs for deck cadets.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and exert moderate force.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming and productive university work environment with employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Support for lifelong learning and onboarding in the new position.
• Staff employment at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.