Ordinary Seafarer R/V Armstrong

Job description

Job Summary Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Ordinary Seaman. Reporting to the Master, Chief Mate, or Deck Watch Officer, stands bridge watch at sea as a lookout, or with approval of Master, as quartermaster. Under supervision of the Bosun, maintains interior and exterior spaces and deck equipment and operates machinery during loading of stores and scientific operations. Job Description: Maintains an assigned cleaning station; Cleans, chips, scrapes, wire brushes, primes, and/or paints hull, bulkheads, decks, passageways, deck machinery, and spaces, as directed. May operate vessel's small boats during launch and recovery operations, assists Bosun in ground tackle, deck winch, and crane, operations. Stands wheel watch at sea and security watch in port. Handles lines and rigging equipment, may assist AB working aloft. While working with science gear, works in conjunction with Mate-On-Watch to insure all science personnel are in compliance with vessel safety standards. Performs other duties as required. Requires a U.S. Coast Merchant Mariner's Credential endorsed as an Ordinary Seaman. Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent education and Ordinary...