Bosun on Factory Trawler F/T Northern Glacier
Washington State
Glacier Fish Vessel – Deck /
Full Time/Contract /
On-site
Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.
We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!
Glacier Fish Company is hiring a Bosun / Deck Boss that is mentally and physically resilient to perform long labor-intensive hours under tough conditions on board the F/T Northern Glacier in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. To qualify for this position, applicants are expected to have prior experience as a Bosun / Deck Boss on a commercial fishing trawler. Those who do not have prior experience will not be considered.
Requirements
- Highly skilled in deck operations, including splicing, net repair, and proficiently setting and hauling gear.
- Strong English comprehension to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Adaptable in managing and troubleshooting competing priorities to respond effectively to last-minute, time-sensitive projects to consistently meet operational deadlines.
- Regularly scheduled for 12 hour shifts.
- May be required to work additional hours due to occasional urgent vessel needs.
- Shipyard duties to be fulfilled as required or assigned.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures all slings, hooks, and other lifting devices to cables, trawl equipment and nets are operational and meet applicable required standards to safely haul, empty, repair and set fishing gear at sea in all weather conditions.
- Ensures safe operation of cranes, winches and all other lifting equipment, according to Safe Working Load, used to bring aboard and move equipment and supplies.
- Ensures safe operation of skiff to transport crew, supplies or equipment at sea or in port.
- Ensures repairs and adjustments to fishing gear and trawl deck equipment are completed as needed.
- Ensures vessel docking lines are secure to and from docks and other vessels at tie up. Also ensures deck is secure for departure.
- Ensures preparation of vessel for shipyard arrival and departure to include spill equipment stages, oil booms deployed and gangway secure for use.
- Supervises all deck personnel, operations and safety during fishing, voyages, offloads and in port
- Trains all Deckhands to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely as required to haul and set fishing gear and equipment.
- Trains Deck Hands in safe and efficient deck operations, including incinerator operation. All training done in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and environmental regulations.
- Ensures deck crew are in compliance with prohibited species handling policies, including deck sorting according to EFP
- Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the Safety Management System. Is knowledgeable and conversant on applicable policies and procedures contained in the SMS.
- Conducts job observations on assigned crewmembers to ensure standardized training requirements are met; provides recommendations and feedback on performance, including written performance evaluations.
- Ensures required equipment inspections and logs are completed
- Participates as member of fire and safety team in emergencies.
- Works with Fleet Gear Manager/Operations and suppliers to plan, budget and prepare for ongoing fishing gear repairs, purchases and changes in equipment technology, including bycatch management gear.
- Maintains accurate and ongoing inventory of gear onboard vessel and in storage, both Seattle and Dutch Harbor. Provides inventory to Fleet Gear Manager/Operations upon request.
- Responsible for maintenance and safe storage of fishing gear electronics including catch indicators, 3rd wires, sonar and eggs.
- Promptly reports any deck equipment abnormalities/problems to Chief Engineer.
- Ensures Deck Hands work in processing factory when not engaged in deck operations (where applicable)
Life On Board
- All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
- Expect Limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.
- Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.
Benefits
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance once eligibility met
- Employee assistance program
$11,000 - $16,000 semi monthly
Pay is a crew share which can range each trip. Trip lengths can vary between 16-20 days on average depending on fishing conditions. Average crewshare per trip ranges between $1,100-$16,000/trip depending on trip length.
Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
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