Able Bodied Seaman

Job Summary

The Able Bodied Seaman carries out general marine cleaning, maintenance, navigational watchkeeping duties and other manual labor as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.

• Prepares cargo for lift by attaching slings through shackles or other attaching devises. Check loads for clearance, obstructions, balance and proper attachment.

• Gives or relay hand signals and/or radio signals to Crane Operator to control the lift and movement of the load.

• Manually lifts, carries, and moves marine equipment, tools, and materials from place to place as required.

• Removes waste, debris and accumulated trash from decks, stairs, compartments and other areas of the vessel and dispose of properly.

• Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high pressure water hoses.

• Assists in cleaning up spills and accumulated waste and take all necessary actions to prevent tripping and slipping hazards.

• Keeps marine tools in good condition, properly maintained, and stored when not in use.

• Keeps lines, hoses, slings, etc. coiled and other materials properly stored.

• Assists in the care and maintenance of the vessel's marine machinery and equipment using proper tools and following safety rules and procedures.

• Operates air hoists, hydraulic hoists, chain hoists, and other cargo handling gear to lift or shift heavy equipment.

• Assists in the care and protection of drill pipes, marine riser joints, and other tubular using such things as brushes, rabbits, thread protectors, pipe dopes.

• Assists in assembling, dismantling, and maintenance of deck machinery, pumps, drilling tools, and other mechanical equipment.

• Prepares and clean deck surfaces, superstructures, bulkheads, etc., prior to priming and painting.

• Paints prepared surfaces as directed (i.e. apply coats of primer, paint, and varnish with rollers and spray guns in accordance with painting specifications).

• Maintains a safe area for task assigned. Stows all tools and equipment at end of each tour to avoid safety hazards for other operations.

• Participates in emergency safety drills and responds to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the Station Bill.

• Reports any incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations to supervisors.

• Stands navigational watch as required and under the supervision of the Officer on Watch.

• Attends the weekly safety meetings, and actively participate in all pre‐job meetings as required.

Qualifications / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Valid STCW 95 unlimited AB certificate with relevant Flag State Endorsement.

• Valid STCW 95 Proficiency in Survival Craft certificate.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.