Able Seafarer (Deck)

Transnet

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Job details

Job Type

Permanent

Full Job Description

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Operating Division : Transnet NPA


Position Title : Able Seafarer (Deck)


Employee Group : Permanent


Department : Marine Services


Location : Port Elizabeth


Reporting To : Senior Manager - Operations


Grade Level : K2


Reference Number : 10280805


Position Purpose:


To serve as a (rating) positioned in a capacity of AB (Deck or Engine) on a Tug, Launch, Pilot Boat, Work Boat or Floating

Crane operating within the confines of the port operations area,

Be responsible for the safe and efficient handling and/or operation of ropes, wires, winches, capstans and other deck

equipment during the shipping operations,

To perform maintenance duties on the deck, accommodation, tank, void and engine room spaces of the crafts including

general cleaning and housekeeping thereby ensuring a safe, reliable and professional delivery of marine fleet services to the

client.


Participate in Bridge and/or Engine Room Resource Management activities as and when required by the Master or Chief

Marine Engineers Officer, i.e. perform look out duties on the bridge.

Be responsible for the efficient and economical use of paints, working tools and consumable stores.

To safely operate all deck or engine lifting , towing, cleaning and pumping machinery as and when required by the Master


and/or Chief Marine Engineer Officer.


Position outputs:


1.To safely and efficiently handle ropes, wires, capstans and other deck or engine gear/equipment during shift in operations


2.To carry out and participate in the maintenance duties on deck and/or engine room spaces of the craft s including (but not


limited to) general maintenance and spot chipping in of corroded s aces and fendering equipment.


3. To carry out and participate in maintenance of craft equipment, including (but not limited) general wash down of internal


and external spaces, decks, super structure, hull and/or engine room and workshop spaces.


4. To perform hygienic cleaning of all domestic areas including cabins, accommodation, heads and galley thereby ensuring


safe and hygienic leaving conditions are maintained at all times.


5. To carry out and participate in splicing of ropes and/or wires and making up of heaving lines as and when required.


6. To carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment, under the supervision of either


Master and/or CMEO.


7. To carry out and participate in emergency drills and procedures in line with safety requirements and best practices


8. To carry out and participate in berthing duties (where safe to do so),moor/unmoor the craft alongside quays and rig


gangways for safe access to the vessel.


9. To comply with all safe working instructions and procedures, report any non-conformances to the vessel officers CMEO


and/or Master.


10. To carry out reasonable instructions as directed by vessel officers on-board (CMEO and/or Master) as determined from


time-to-time for the safe and efficient running of the vessel.


11.To store and secure all equipment in designated areas for safety of the vessel.


12.To dispose of waste in designated areas/ bins.


13. To maintain (at all times) the relevant personal qualifications and certificates of competencies in a valid mode and ensure


records are kept safely and readily available for in section when required.


14. To observe at all times the safety standards are followed thereby ensuring promotion of safety and wellbeing culture


on-board the vessel.


15. To understand and obey all emergency signals and act accordingly.


16. To perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordingly.


Qualifications & Experience:


Grade 10 School Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer (Deck)

Experience:

12 months experience in marine operations


Competencies:


Integrity

Tolerance of ambiguity

Change oriented

Attention to detail

Change orientation

Appreciation for diversity

Service orientation

Team Player

Passion for Marine

Knowledge required:


Knowledge of the deck and/or engine room working practices as contained in the training manuals for Able Seafarer (Deck

or Engine)

Knowledge of the duties of an Able Seafarer

Safety consciousness, safe working practices awareness

Capable of using own initiative

Team player


Conflict resolution skills

Client service orientated

Shift system

Risk and occupational safety

Training and certification regulations

SAMSA, Port and Marine Operations related legislation

ISO 9001/2008

Emergency procedures on crafts

Skills Required:


Marine operation service delivery mandate

Maintenance practices

Change Management

Networking

Communication

Building relationships

Skills transfer