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Company Name : Amentum
Location : Kekaha, HI 96752
Position : Able Seaman

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking an Able Seaman. The Able Seaman (also known as Seaman Able Body Crew) is a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) crew position aboard assigned US NAVY Range Support Craft for the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) at Barking Sands, HI. The AB Crew is a junior deck position holding a current US Coast Guard MMC for Able Body Seaman – Special (or greater), and works under the direction of a USCG licensed vessel Master and the Koa Lani Marine Systems Supervisor. The AB works at sea in various weather conditions primarily off the west coast of the Island of Kauai within the PMRF Barking Sands submarine training range. When in port, the AB performs daily operational tasks and general maintenance for assigned vessels and support equipment under the direction of the boat captains or other designated senior crewpersons. Additional tasks performed by the AB may be required on shore facilities, assigned small boats, shop equipment and special projects. This position also requires the ability to acquire and maintain a Government Security Clearance, Hawaii State driver’s license, operate a 3-ton capacity forklift, and SCUBA certification.

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:

Performs as a junior crewperson in a crew of 6 (+/-) team members on 95-foot NAVY Range
Training Support Craft

Works in team environment under immediate supervision of Captain, First Mate or other senior
person receiving technical guidance as required

Stands bridge, helm, lookout and vessel security watches while vessel is underway
Performs general preventative and corrective maintenance, corrosion control, housekeeping tasks,
scraping, painting, scrubbing and swabbing decks, maintenance of interior spaces

Performs specialized marine and shore-based tasks in support of operations and fleet training,
knot tying, line handling

Assists with launch and recovery of oceanographic equipment, small boats, targets, torpedoes and
various mission essential equipment or devices. May be required to enter the water to accomplish
these tasks

Splices mooring lines, tow lines, other working lines using double-braided line and three-strand line
Splices cables and performs periodic inspections and maintenance on rigging gear
Loads cargo as part of weight handling team under supervision of senior persons
Performs maintenance to vessels and equipment in accordance with required Preventative
Maintenance Programs

Maintains cleanliness of vessel and accompanying equipment
Prepares meals while underway on occasion
Assists with replenishment of fuel and water tanks when necessary
Operates fuel tanker trucks, machine shop equipment, hand tools, drill press, grinders, band saws,
sand blaster, etc.

Participates as certified rigger and signalman during crane lifts or weight handling events
Must be able to work temporarily at other assigned ports and retain Government Travel credit card
privileges

Performs other duties as required
Periodically accesses computer network systems to complete logs, conduct online training,
research products or equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Must pass required annual medical evaluations and required US Coast Guard medical examinations
Must pass periodic random drug test
Must be able to climb and descend shipboard ladders and masts safely and efficiently
Must be strong swimmer and comfortable swimming in ocean environment
Must be able to lift common deck equipment and recovery gear
Able to lift, push and pull 25-50lbs
Work requires excessive walking, standing, crawling, kneeling or repeated stooping
Must be capable of remaining at sea for up to 48 or more hours without excessive motion sickness
Must be physically fit, and capable of spending extensive hours/days at sea in all weather conditions
including performing emergency duties listed in the vessel Station Bill

Must be able to complete company specific training within 120 days of hire
Must be proficient in written and verbal English language skills
Minimum Requirements:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Experience performing daily operational tasks and general maintenance on vessels and related support
equipment

Minimum 2 years of experience working on ocean vessels over 40 feet
Comfortable entering the water in the open ocean with snorkel gear; SCUBA certified is highly desired
Has basic computer skills in Micro Soft Word, Outlook, Excel
Possesses basic knowledge of common vessel equipment, nautical terms, snorkel equipment, lines, ropes
and related equipment

Required Training, Licenses, and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain:
Valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with an Able Seaman
certification (or higher)

Valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License

Security Clearance:

Secret security clearance is required. Applicants selected must be a US Citizen in order to apply for a Secret Security Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current DoD Secret clearance

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