Deckhand with SVMO
Primary Location: Howe Sound, BC
Employee Status: Full-time/Rotational Contract
Rate Range (Daily): $378.00 to $420.00
The Company
Bridgemans Services Group LP (BSG) provides flexible, full-service vessels for industrial workforce accommodation, logistics, and ferry service at any location throughout the world. BSG customizes services to the exact needs and locations of clients, ensuring that solutions meet precise specifications, including logistics, crew transfers, housekeeping, catering, and the fulfillment of all HSE requirements.
The Opportunity
The Deckhand of the passenger transfers vessel. Main duties related to the safe transfer of personnel, and emergency response as required. Ensure the safety of life, the vessel, and the prevention of marine pollution while working within the company's established health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Engine Operation:
Responsible for operating and controlling the ship engine, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure the vessel's proper and efficient functioning during voyages.
Maintenance and Repair
Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions. Including engines, generators, pumps, and other essential machinery.
Safety and Compliance
Responsible for conducting safety drills and maintaining safety equipment.
Watchkeeping:
Continuous watch over the vessel's machinery and systems, monitoring for any irregularities or issues that may arise.
Troubleshooting
Responsible for diagnosing issues and implementing appropriate solutions promptly and efficiently.
Record-Keeping
Maintain detailed records of maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, and other important data related to the vessel's operation.
Environmental Compliance
Oversee the proper disposal of waste, fuel usage, and compliance with environmental regulations to minimize the ship's impact on the marine ecosystem.
Emergency Response
In case of emergencies, ship engineers play a vital role in responding to situations such as fires, flooding, or other crises, working with the rest of the crew to manage and resolve the issue.
Training and Guidance
Senior ship engineers often provide guidance and training to junior engineering staff to ensure the proper transfer of knowledge and skills.
Communication
Effective communication with the ship's officers, crew members, and other engineering staff is crucial to maintain smooth operations and address any engineering-related concerns or tasks.
Qualifications
Possessing an SVMO-U qualification
Must have sailed as Deckhand on motor ships.
Valid Seafarers Medical certificate
Valid STCW courses
Advanced First Aid an asset
Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
Reliable mode of transportation & valid class 5 driver’s license
Fluent communication in English
Working Conditions
Frequent standing, bending, twisting, and walking throughout the shift.
Frequent situations where maintaining balance is essential.
Frequent kneeling
Exposure to environmental elements including extreme weather conditions.
Frequent lifting, pulling pushing up to 50lbs.
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
At Bridgemans Services Group we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are committed to workplace excellence, safe work environments and the communities where we work and live. Bridgemans Services Group hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment equity and development.
