AB/Crane Operator

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.

Assist with maintenance of deck operations including crane operation and performs operational checks and minor repairs when necessary.

ESSENTIAL

• Assist with deck maintenance and independently carry out various deck department duties.
• Daily maintenance to preserve painted surfaces of the ship and to maintain lines.
• Performs lift operations with vessel crane according to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Makes routine checks of the crane to ensure the safety of other personnel and reliability during operation.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on the crane when necessary.
• Member of shipboard emergency response team.
• Responsible for communications, safety watches, and deck watch during operations when assigned to be watch keeper.
• Inform Chief Officer of third-party inspections and maintenance.
• Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, communicating the information to bridge.
• Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear and raises or lowers with winch or falls.
• Splice and repair cables and ropes using hand-tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilties.

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Vocational training is preferred.
• Two - three years related vessel crane and deck operational experience.
• Vessel experience in the Gulf of Mexico within the oil and gas industry is preferred. 
• Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner’s Credential with AB Unlimited endorsement.
• USCG Medical Certificate
• STCW-95 (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification) with RFPNW (Rate Forming Part of a Navigational Watch) endorsement.
• Crane certification.
• Valid passport
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Security Clearance preferred / Able to pass a security clearance

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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.

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.