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Deckhand 1
URL: http://oceanassoc.com
Company / Organization: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Type: Full-time
City: Hammond,OR
Duration: ASAP to June 17.
Description:
Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for one Deckhand 1 position to provide support on contract to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon. OAI provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The deckhand will assist in boat operations associated with a pair-trawl sampling program conducted in the Columbia River estuary to evaluate the survival of tagged fish passing into the estuary. This is a full-time short-term position for the beginning ASAP through June 17. Work will mostly be 40 hours per week, but may occasionally exceed 40 hours with overtime paid. The work sites are near Jones Beach (river kilometer 75) 12659 Riverfront Rd, Clatskanie, OR and Kerry West Marina, Westport, OR. Pay Salaried position, regular time and time-and- half for overtime, plus Service Control Act (SCA) health and welfare supplement. Duties Deployment and retrieval of specialized sampling gear, removal of debris for the sampling gear, assist in net transfers, inspection and maintenance of lines, and limited net mending. Help maintain a watch while on duty. Help train as needed less experienced crew members to assure safe vessel operation and equipment deployment/retrieval operations. Monitor the vessel's status and report to fleet commander any equipment or vessel maintenance requirements as appropriate. Perform requested routine maintenance and repairs on vessels, vehicles, trailers and equipment. After hands-on orientation, responsible for proper fueling of vessels.
Requirements:
Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required By the Position Ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Applicant should be in good physical condition. Must have a valid state driver's license. Must have current First Aid/CPR/ and BPP certifications (classes are provided after hire). Minimum of 1 year experience aboard fishing or other vessels, which included duties such as net deployment and retrieval, anchoring, net repair, and line handling. High school diploma or equivalent.
Point of Contact: Miss Dolgner