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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
DEPARTMENT MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION – MARINA
POSITION REPORT TO:  

 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handles and secures mooring and towing lines during berthing/unberthing of craft.
  • Helps passengers in boarding and disembarking from ship’s gangways 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.
  • Performs assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard equipment, IAW Navy’s 3-M System.
  • Participates in dock and sea trials of crew boats after repair/maintenance, ensuring boats are safe, operational and seaworthiness.
  • Participates in oil spill containment and recovery, and line handling services during mooring/unmooring of ships, to and from piers, as required.
  • Maintains awareness to all safety requirements and keeps the boat and all boat compartments/cabin/bilges clean, always including work areas in good housekeeping.
  • 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.
  • Performs other duties as 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 Crew boat 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 the overseas medical screening and be in good health.
  • Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

  • Boat Handling and Seamanship Skill Training.
  • On-the-Job Training for Crewboat Deckhands.
  • First Aid/CPR certificate.
  • Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship’s Maintenance and Material (3M) System.
  • NSF-DG Facility Response Training
  • Qualified 2nd Class Swimmer

 

EDUCATION:

1) High School graduate or its equivalent.

2) 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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