Job ID | 2024-2316 | Category | Marine Crew | Type | temporary | Location : Location | US-MA-Woods Hole |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institutio. n is currently searching for a temporary relief Second Mate to join the Ship Operations Department. This is a temporary, casual, non-exempt position, and is eligible for casual benefits. This assignment is from 6/29/2024 to 8/16/2024. Signing on and off in Reykjavik Iceland. All travel is paid for.
Reporting to the Master, is a watch officer in the Deck Department and assists the Master and Chief Mate with duties; designated the ship's navigation officer, maintains all navigation equipment, publications, charts, and prepares information for the bridge.
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), plus a booster and a period of two weeks after the booster. Boosters are mandatory if 6 months has lapsed since completing 2 dose series of Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months since 1 dose of J+J.
Physical Capability | Example of Essential Function |
Balance | Work in confined and unstable areas. |
Bend, kneel, squat | Clean, maintain, and inspect equipment. |
Climb | Reach work areas, equipment and stores by ladder and stairs. |
Crawl | Crawl through bilge pockets, and under ladders and winch beds. |
Feel | Touch objects: where sight is limited. |
Finger | Manipulate nuts, bolts, tools, and cleaning gear. |
Handle | Handle equipment and stores with sure grip. |
Hear, talk | Communicate with people. |
Lift, carry | Load stores over 50 pounds. |
Push, pull | Move equipment over 50 pounds. |
Reach | Up, over, and under equipment and stores. |
See | Read labels, menus, logs, charts, and gauges in poor lighting. |
Sit | Operate crane, Avon, lifeboat, and life raft. |
Stand | Work on equipment. |
Walk | Perform rounds at sea. |
Write | Maintain logs. |
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Work Condition | Example of Hazardous Area/Duty |
Confined areas | Store rooms, engine spaces, and tanks |
Potential allergens and irritants | Fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases |
Adverse weather | On deck in rough seas during equipment maintenance |
Extreme temperatures | On deck in tropics and high latitudes; in engine room |
Potential hazards | Being at sea; slippery and uneven surfaces; moving parts and objects; climbing ladders; and working aloft |
Noise | Constant and loud engine room noise, blowers, exhaust fans |
Schedule | Protracted and irregular working hours |
Vibrations | Ship's engines and chipping hammer |