Able Seaman, Able Seafarer deck SURGE chez Astrion

Able Bodied Seaman (Able Seafarer-deck)

LOCATION: Kwajalein Army Garrison (Marshall Islands)

JOB STATUS: Surge/Part-time On-call

CLEARANCE: background check

CERTIFICATION: Able Seafarer Deck and accompanying endorsements

TRAVEL: 100%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Able-Bodied Seaman to work full time aboard USAV Worthy, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Astrion has worked extensively at Kwajalein where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.  

Candidate must be available for the entire mission duration ~ 1 December 2025 to ~18 January 2026.

You will join the ship in Honolulu, Hawaii and separate at Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

US passport with 6 months to expiration date required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• HS Diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to pass a federal background check to obtain and hold a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).  Current U.S. Citizenship Required 
• Ability to pass a post offer drug screen and physical/medical clearance
• Current and valid U.S. Passport*
• Current and valid TWIC*
• Current and valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials for AB Unlimited with STCW/International Able Seafarer deck (AS-D) Endorsement*, TWIC card, and all required Licenses/Certifications for AB Unlimited rating. 

*(Passport, MMC and med cert must have minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on an ocean-going vessel.
USCG firefighting endorsement and other USCG endorsements.

Self-starter, team player and conscientious worker

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stand navigational watch as helmsman and lookout, stands security-related watches, performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation, and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department.  

• Maintains lifeboats, rescue boats, life-rafts, and other lifesaving, fire-fighting, emergency, and damage control gear. 

• Perform Fire and Emergency duties associated with the Able seaman’s billet on Ship’s Station Bill. 

• Must be familiar with lifting and deploying equipment from and to the deck using winches, cranes, A-frames, and other lifting devices. 

• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the safety and security of the ship and embarked personnel 

• Ensure relevant records are maintained and accurately completed. 

• Remains on standby/recall status to the vessel during dockside periods, as needed. 

• Comply with applicable RGNEXT and Astrion safety policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines, including but not limited to RGNEXT OSHE hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs.