Able Bodied Seafarer

Location: Offshore (Vessel)
Job Code: 22
# of openings: 8

Description

 Able Bodied Seafarer

Location:                     Offshore Newfoundland

Overview

Siem Offshore Canada, formerly Secunda Canada, is a well-known offshore Marine Company and our primary area of operation is Eastern Canada.  The expertise of our personnel stems from working over two decades in our harsh weather environment as the leader of support services in platform supply, anchor handling, rescue standby and towage. 

We are currently accepting resumes for experienced and qualified Able-Bodied Seafarers (AB) for positions working in offshore Newfoundland working a 28 day on/off rotation for a 3+ month contract beginning (tentatively) in May 2024.

Reporting to the Chief Officer, the Able-Bodied Seafarer is responsible for the safe and efficient care and maintenance of the vessel and her cargo which includes forming part of the navigational watch, operating and maintaining deck equipment and performing other deck and bridge duties under the direction of the Chief Officer. 

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes:

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes.

  • Bridge watchman Certificate of Competency
  • Valid Marine Basic or Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR
  • Valid Unrestricted Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties certificate
  • Proven track record in relevant offshore experience within the marine sector; recent offshore standby experience on a PSV or AHTS vessel is strongly preferred
  • Valid Canadian passport; Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
  • WHMIS
  • H2S
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)
  • Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Certificate considered an asset
  • Rigging/Crane Operator Certification considered an asset
  • Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
  • Self-starter, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrated effectiveness in working with charterers, safety leadership and employee/team development
  • Preference given to qualified candidates who are residents of NL 

Siem Offshore Canada is committed to the principle of fair representation of the designated target groups, as defined by the federal Employment Equity Act (women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities).   We encourage qualified applicants from these groups to apply for this position.

Siem Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply:

Please visit our website at https://www.siemoffshore.com/contact/open-application-canada to complete the online application.  Alternatively, interested candidates can email cover letters, resumes and copies of marine certificates to careers.canada@siemoffshore.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.





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