Marine Services Technician

Position Overview 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.