Ordinary Seaman

Job Summary

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a temporary relief Ordinary Seaman to join the Ship Operations Department. This is a temporary, casual, non-exempt position, and is eligible for casual benefits. This assignment begins February 11, 2024 for approximately 3 months. You will be embarking in Costa Rica. All travel is paid for. STCW basic training and VPDSD required.

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.

• 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 Seaman experience on a similar vessel or boat-related work.
• Candidates must understand the principles of good seamanship and marine maintenance with respect to small boats and deck equipment.
• All unlicensed personnel must have all applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch for Seafarers (STCW 95) .
• Must hold an unexpired US Passport.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-employment DOT drug screen.
• Must hold STCW Basic Training and VPDSD and a USCG med Certificate.

All marine crew, including this position, must provide proof of COVID vaccination in order to begin your employment. The definition of "fully" vaccinated for purposes of shipboard personnel is the original double/single dose vaccination, depending on which vaccine was used (Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J).