Bosun
Primary Location: Onboard MV Isabelle
Employee Status: Contract
Salary Range (hourly): $27.50 to $37.47
The Company
Bridgemans Services Group (BSG) is a global provider of workforce floatels and marine services. BSG customizes services to the exact needs and locations of clients, ensuring solutions meet precise specifications, including logistics, crew transfers, housekeeping, catering, and the fulfillment of all HSE requirements.
The Opportunity
Bosun's main responsibilities include controlling the operations on the deck.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Setting up the daily work schedule under the direction of the Chief Officer and allocating the necessary tasks to the proper deck crew members
- Organizing deck operations and supplies
- Maintaining the deck of the ship; tasks involve chipping, painting, buffing etc. and overall maintenance of the deck.
- The ship's windlass must be maintained to function at its best during stations
- Carry out any necessary repairs onboard
- Ensuring that mooring, anchoring, or vessel activities are carried out effectively
- Being the connection between the officers and the crew regarding shipboard work
- Inform the Chief Officer of the progress of the deck work being carried out
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience as Bosun.
- STCW Reg. II/5 rating as able seafarer deck
- STCW Reg. VI/1 safety familiarization, basic training and instruction for all seafarers
- STCW Reg. VI/2 proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats
- SOLAS Ch III, Evacuation Slide training
- STCW Reg. VI/6 security-related training and instruction for all seafarers
- STCW Crowd management training
- STCW Special training for ro/ro passengers ships
- Forklift driver training
- Excellent comprehension and command of the English language; (written & verbal);
- Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
Working Conditions
- Repetitive, physical activity involved (walking, kneeling, reaching, lifting)
- Lifting light to medium weight (up to 20 to 50lbs)
- Exposure to environmental elements including extreme weather conditions.
At Bridgemans Services Group we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are committed to workplace excellence, safe work environments and the communities where we work and live. Bridgemans Services Group hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment equity and development.