Able Seaman

Brice Marine LLCTemporary

Pay Range: $448 daily rate

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Marine LLC do?

Brice Marine delivers essential transportation services to project sites that would otherwise be inaccessible. We’ve spent decades perfecting marine logistics in extreme conditions, leveraging innovations like our custom-designed tug/barge systems to transport crews, equipment, fuel, and materials to critical project sites across Alaska. Since our founding in 1973, we've created advancement opportunities for crew members who demonstrate skill and dedication, with many of our captains having started as deckhands on our vessels.

Brice Marine is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Able Seaman, you will work on a vessel and as a entry-level deckhand of a cargo vessel with additional duties in the engine room. This position is a qualified member of the deck department that may work as a watch stander and/or deck worker. You will be responsible for maintaining and operating deck equipment onboard the vessel, mooring operations, and making/breaking tow. As knowledge increases and abilities become evident to other crew members, increasing levels of responsibility may be given.

How will you do it?

• Assist with the loading, lashing, unlashing and discharge of cargo.
• Clean the tug and barges.
• Assist with the handling of fuel and freight.
• Act as lookout and maintain watch on deck and in the engine room.
• Assist the Chief Engineer when required.
• Perform general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.
• Operate deck machinery, such as the windlass or winches while mooring or unmooring, and to operate cargo gear.
• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations, performing only functions and tasks for which he/she has been trained.
• Follow the safety, company policy manual and other material provided by the company.
• Work and live on vessel for extended periods of time
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures to promote the safe and effective operations of a cargo vessel.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving cargo by sea.
• Advanced knowledge on appropriate use of the emergency equipment located on the boat.
• Able to perform tasks and solve practical problems normally encountered by a deckhand, including knot selections, and tying, hazard avoidance, and safely responding to orders.
• Able to use equipment necessary to perform tasks of deckhand.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable and able to fulfill obligations.
• Ability to be careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to solve problems, make clear rational decisions in a crisis, and clearly formulate and communicate instruction, coupled with the ability to perform both short and long-term planning to accomplish vessel and company goals.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to remain focused and aware of surroundings.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.

Who is Brice Marine LLC looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of Able Seaman experience required.
• Current MMC with AB endorsement required.
• Basic Safety and Firefighting training required.
• Current TWIC card required.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Coast Guard physical exam for merchant mariners.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy preferred.
• Ability to pass drug, driving (if applicable) and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Alaska water navigation experience preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Marine has a fast-paced multi-tasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.

The length of navigation season in Western and Interior Alaska is dictated by the spring break-up of the ice and the low water and return of ice in late fall. The actual navigation season lasts approximately 180 days. Crews normally work the entire season, 7 days a week, 12 hours per day, without any time off other than vessel downtime. This work is not for everyone. It requires a commitment to be away from home for long periods of time which can be emotionally challenging. Requires a demeanor that can adapt to changing conditions and varying personalities with decorum and professionalism while in close quarters.

While underway, the deckhand works shifts of 12 hours at the direction of the Captain or Chief Mate.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Marine LLC:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance. *Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.
• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Maine LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.co

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.