Linehandler

Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC

Linehandler

Port Arthur, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Dental insurance

    Role Objectives: Responsible for the safe and efficient handling of vessel mooring lines during the mooring and unmooring of ships. This includes securing and releasing mooring lines to and from bollards, cleats, or other fixed points on the dock, and ensuring all linehandling operations are performed in compliance with safety protocols and maritime regulations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Manually pull/push/lift/drag mooring lines from vessel to a mooring bollard/winch/cleat on dock or vice versa.

    Operate mooring equipment i.e. winches, as required.

    Communicate clearly and effectively with vessel crew via hand signals, radio, and verbal commands.

    Inspects and reports visual and auditory indications of line fraying, separation, or failure.

    Work in all types of weather elements.

    Climbing vertical ladders to get on/off boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins and walkways.

    Wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

    Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

    Organizational skills

    Initiative

    Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

    Problem solving

    Planning

    Active listening

    Service orientation

    Marine Operations

    Education/Experience:

    Current TWIC

    Valid Driver’s License

    Physical Requirements:

    Must exert up to 50 pounds of force/lifting/dragging, up to 150 pounds, and an amount of force constantly to move objects

    Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices

    Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.