Hybrid Casual Port/Harbour Deckhand (ATL) at Atlantic Towing Limited
Atlantic Towing Limited · Dartmouth, Canada · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Dartmouth
Atlantic Towing is seeking Casual Deckhands for the Harbour Coastal Division in Dartmouth, NS and Saint John, NB.
Responsibilities
- Make safety and protection of the environment the top priority at all times by adhering to the company’s protective clothing policies and safe working practices and procedures, under the direction and supervision of the Deck Officers;
- Perform Watchkeeping duties, as requested by the Officer of the Watch;
- Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port, as instructed by the Officer of the Watch;
- Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed by the Chief Officer, including painting, cleaning, planned maintenance work and tank inspections.
- Perform deckhand duties at port and offshore installations, including: Mooring, unmooring and line handling; Handling ship–assist lines; Loading stores; Cargo loading, discharging and back loading including cargo hose handling; Cargo lashing; Anchor–handling and towing operations;
- Contribute to ATL’s Safety culture by:
- Understand and comply with various safety processes within the Safety Management System;
- Possess the skills to perform job related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks;
- Have a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System;
- Have thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company’s objectives regarding environmental protection.
Qualifications
- Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Marine First Aid and CPR
- STCW Basic Safety
- 3 years experience as a Deck rating in a relevant field or equivalent training in the position or one level below
About Company
Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, and with offices in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Victoria, British Columbia and Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago, Atlantic Towing Limited specializes in the provision of diverse marine services including port tug services, coastal towing, offshore oil and gas exploration, and product support.
Its world class vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and experienced, versatile crews. Both crewmembers and shore-based personnel operate with safety, quality of service and teamwork top of mind.
