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Ordinary Seaman (OS) - Maritime

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Program summary

Harbor Docking and Towing (HDT) is a marine transportation company specializing in harbor assist work in Lake Charles, LA and Point Comfort, TX. Along with our support for prior service members, HDT intends to recruit, train, and retain quality employees through participation in the DOD Skill Bridge Program.

Roles & job description

The role of Ordinary Seaman (OS) is to serve as deckhand to assist the tug Master in the timely, efficient, and orderly operation and management of the company’s tug. This position is for nationwide offshore towing operations working a 7/7 or 21/21 schedule. OS must hold the appropriate and unexpired Merchant Mariner Credential, STCW Basic Training, Medical Credential, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. The OS must be familiar with and dedicated to the safety, environmental health, security, and maintenance standards of the crew, vessel and company.Key Responsibilities:• Preparing the tug and deck machinery to enable the tug to get underway, perform work, or conduct maintenance,• Monitoring the performance, safety, and cleanliness of the tug, its decks and lower holds, ground tackle, lines and hawsers, including but not limited to handling lines on deck,• Performing maintenance on all assigned equipment and systems under the direction of the master, mate, Marine Superintendent, or management,• Assisting in the engine room, in sanitary duties, with interior and topside maintenance, taking on water, fuel and lubes, or otherwise as needed and directed,• Contributing to unity, good order, and discipline among the crew, • Training other crewmembers on company policies and procedures,• Ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed,• Actively participating in drills, training, company meetings and on board safety evolutions, and enhancing the safety and security posture of the vessel,• Assisting in vessel orientation for new crewmembers,• Reporting deficiencies in the vessel or crew to the engineer and/or master,• Maintaining a professional attitude during operations and whenever dealing with customers, partners or company personnel,• Other appropriate tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time by company officials or the master. Skill Requirements:• Manual dexterity,• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing,• Strong problem solving ability and responsiveness,• Good spatial orientation,• Effective social adaptability, interpersonal skills and resilience.

Target military occupations

BM, MK, ME, GM, OS, Any Underway Experience

Eligibility notes

NOTE: Candidates with previous maritime experience and training may apply for a higher level Marine Deck Officer MMC.

Additional notes

Positions available in the following locations Lake Charles LA Point Comfort TXNew London CTReach out to Wesley Dugas for any additional information

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ "You list BM, MK, ME — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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