Deckhand

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Catlettsburg, KY

About The Position

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Summary Marathon Petroleum Company has immediate openings for Deckhands in its Marine Division. A Deckhand is a critical member to the operation of a towboat and the barges in its tow. Marathon operates towboats on the Western and Inland Waterways river systems. Deckhands are generally scheduled on a 28 day on boat/28 day off boat rotation and work two six-hour shifts each day with six-hour rest periods in between shifts. Meals and lodging are provided while living on the boat. Job Description Marathon has immediate openings for Deckhands based out of an MPC Regional office. A Deckhand is a critical member to the operation of a towboat and the barges in its tow. Deckhands are generally scheduled on a 28 day on boat/28 day off boat rotation and work two six-hour shifts each day with six-hour rest periods in between shifts. This is a full-time position working 6 rotations-28-days each, living on boat during your rotation. Meals and lodging are provided while living on the boat. It is a physically demanding position requiring heavy lifting and exposure to all weather conditions; however, safety is the top priority. Candidates outside the home port of Catlettsburg, KY are welcomed and encouraged to apply as generally, successful candidates would report to a MPC Regional office or directly to the towboat six times per year.

Requirements

Must be able to complete Health Questionnaire and pass physical abilities test.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
Requirements listed are not all inclusive.

Nice To Haves

Maritime industry experience – Pay rate is dependent on experience.
Maritime Industry Experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
Education is not a requirement of this position; you also do not need to have any experience in the maritime industry.
We are looking for individuals that want to gain a career with our company - all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintaining cleanliness and operational readiness of the towboat and barges.
Wiring barges and attaching barges to the boat securely for the purposes of transiting waterways.
Ensuring safe passage of the boat and barges including completion of line handling and communication duties.
Being a safety leader and good steward to the environment.