Deckhand at Africa Talent Contours Limited

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.