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McDermott 1st Officer/SDPO in Houston, Texas

Company Overview:

People power our future. That is why advancing a dynamic, inclusive environment, where everyone grows and thrives is critically important to us.

Our ingenuity fuels daily life.Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing offshore platforms hundreds of miles from shore, and using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Here, what you do matters.

Job Overview:

The Chief Mate of the vessel will report to and is directed by the Captain/Master and has overall responsibility for supervision of deck maintenance and bridge crew.

Supervises Second Mate, Third Mate, Dynamic Positioning Operators, Able Body Seaman, Ordinary Seaman

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for maintenance on the deck, deck structures, and exterior and interior areas other than engineering spaces

  • Responsible for the supervision, training, and evaluation of all persons in the Bridge crew and maintains and administers discipline to vessel personnel

  • Have a comprehensive understanding of the DP computer/control system in various modes of operation

  • Sets watches, assigns jobs, approves overtime and ensures that assigned jobs are completed successfully by bridge personnel

  • Identifies maintenance needs, sets and revises priorities, and assigns maintenance activities

  • Requisitions supplies necessary for the safe efficient operations of vessel

  • Assist with medical emergencies as they occur

  • Participates in two-way radio, computer or telephone communications with other vessels, the crew, the radio room operator, and other shore based personnel

  • Have a general knowledge of vessel’s work activities

  • Ensures that Company rules, safety policies, USCG/flag state rules and regulations and environmental policies are understood and adhered to

  • Maintain Bridge administrative files

  • Conduct daily pre-shift meetings

  • Complete daily ships stability log

  • File completed work order sheets and ensure preventive maintenance work orders are updated

  • Maintain ship’s fire safety plans

  • Generate and conduct required emergency drills. Update the drill matrix

  • Act as primary Vessel Security Officer. Maintain Vessel Security Plan and conduct security drills

  • Ensure current MARSEC levels are followed onboard

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Holds and maintains a USCG and Flag State license for Chief Mate, ocean, steam or motor, unlimited tonnage with radar observer endorsement.

  • Holds FCC and Flag State GMDSS license.

  • Holds current STCW endorsements applicable to vessel upon which he/she is serving.

  • Holds a Nautical Institute Unlimited DP Operators Certificate

  • Holds Current Vessel Security Officer Certificate

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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