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SUMMARY:  Perform service and regular maintenance on vessel operating equipment.

About this Position

Crowley is seeking an experienced Hull Tech for our CPRS fleet in Jacksonville, FL.

This position does require the candidate to join the Seafarers International Union (SIU) as a condition of employment. All benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and pension will be provided through the union. Click here to learn more about SIU’s benefit offerings. 

Work Schedule

• 8 hour days - MUST have the ability to report to work under two (2) hours of notification when on call.
• ALL work performed out of town or outside the country shall be paid at a minimum of twelve (12) hours per day.
• Shall receive ten (10) paid sick days a year - may be required to provide the company a Fit for Duty or Not Fit for Duty prior to returning to work.
• Ten (10) SIU contracted holidays shall be paid holidays. If not worked, they shall be paid eight (8) hours at the applicable straight time rate of pay.

Pay

• $33.47/hour

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Attend, vessel discharges in support of cargo operations to address any trailer hitch malfunctions or ballasting problems.
  • Service vessel operating equipment, i.e., ballast system valves, pumps, motors and ballast water treatment system.
     This includes short notice repairs during cargo operations as well as trouble shooting for permanent repairs in vessel tanks.
  • Perform regular maintenance on auxiliary diesels and generators in addition to regular fueling duties of associated tanks.
  • Conduct basic electrical & cargo lighting repairs.
  • Complete trailer hitch maintenance and repairs on vessel and in the shop.
  • Assemble for emergency vessel repairs, which may require use of submersible / diaphragm pumps, burning and welding for in-tank repairs.
  • Prepare vessel for inspections. Provide an ongoing survey as requested for representative voids and tanks.
  • Coordinate staging and removal of contractor equipment, steel, rub-rail, and other materials during vessel repairs periods.
  • Support ballasting operations to include ballast water treatment system as required.
  • Dispatched to other Crowley terminals i.e., Philadelphia, Port Everglades, San Juan, etc. for vessel repairs on site, specialized loadouts, and ballasting.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Must always maintain up to date contact phone numbers with shoreside engineering.
  • Maintain all Company or other regulatory certifications(i.e. OSHA, Audiogram, Hepatitis vaccination or wavier, IAS forklift operator, etc.)
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of the triple deck ramp as well as the work barge in addition to other equipment laid up at the terminal facility.
  • Other Duties as assigned
  • Dock, winch, rigging repairs.
  • Repairs to Company pool vehicles, etc.
  • Operation of mooring equipment & assist with mooring vessels.
  • Chipping and painting vessels.
  • Tank and bilge cleaning.
  • Preparing vessels for cargo; dunnage, car decking etc.
  • Assists AB dock worker with assigned projects.

Preferred Experience:

• Shipyard competent person certified, welding, burning, and general ship repair experience.

Other Required Credentials:

• TWIC
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. passport