Deckhand

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock•Sulphur, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Deckhands for our hydraulic dredge and support boats near Sulphur, LA. Deckhands are an essential part of the deck crew, playing an active role in deck operations such as docking, undocking, and line handling. A Deckhand secures mooring lines to vessels. They perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping and painting. The use of various industrial power tools and small 3” to 6” discharge pumps is required to perform varied maintenance tasks. They assist in deck and equipment repairs. The Deckhand also assists in handling, hooking up and securing dredge anchors. They assist in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures. They participate in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required; clears obstructions from the cutterhead and dredge pump; and uses acetylene torch to clear debris from a cutterhead. The Deckhand performs maintenance on pontoon line such as greasing ball joint connections, and assists welders as required. May lift, carry, pull or push, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs. About the Company: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Requirements

Commitment to work safety and follow all safety policies and procedures
To perform specialized work aboard the dredge and attendant plant
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen and background checks
Valid TWIC card required

Responsibilities

Active role in deck operations such as docking, undocking, and line handling
Secures mooring lines to vessels
Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping and painting
Use of various industrial power tools and small 3” to 6” discharge pumps is required to perform varied maintenance tasks
Assists in deck and equipment repairs
Assists in handling, hooking up and securing dredge anchors
Assists in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures
Participates in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required
Clears obstructions from the cutterhead and dredge pump
Uses acetylene torch to clear debris from a cutterhead
Performs maintenance on pontoon line such as greasing ball joint connections
Assists welders as required
May lift, carry, pull or push, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs