Deckhand in Squamish

Primary Location: Howe Sound, BC

Employee Status: Full-time/Rotational Contract

Accommodation: Camp-based accommodation is available

Rate Range (Daily): $378.00 to $420.00

The Company
Bridgemans Services Group LP (BSG) provides flexible, full-service vessels for industrial workforce accommodation, logistics, and ferry service at any location throughout the world. BSG customizes services to the exact needs and locations of clients, ensuring that solutions meet precise specifications, including logistics, crew transfers, housekeeping, catering, and the fulfillment of all HSE requirements.

The Opportunity
The Deckhand of the passenger transfers vessel. Main duties related to the safe transfer of personnel, and emergency response as required. Ensure the safety of life, the vessel, and the prevention of marine pollution while working within the company's established health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Engine Operation: Responsible for operating and controlling the ship engine, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure the vessel's proper and efficient functioning during voyages.
• Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions. Including engines, generators, pumps, and other essential machinery.
• Safety and Compliance: Responsible for conducting safety drills and maintaining safety equipment.
• Watchkeeping: Continuous watch over the vessel's machinery and systems, monitoring for any irregularities or issues that may arise.
• Troubleshooting: Responsible for diagnosing issues and implementing appropriate solutions promptly and efficiently.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, and other important data related to the vessel's operation.
• Environmental Compliance: Oversee the proper disposal of waste, fuel usage, and compliance with environmental regulations to minimize the ship's impact on the marine ecosystem.
• Emergency Response: In case of emergencies, ship engineers play a vital role in responding to situations such as fires, flooding, or other crises, working with the rest of the crew to manage and resolve the issue.
• Training and Guidance: Senior ship engineers often provide guidance and training to junior engineering staff to ensure the proper transfer of knowledge and skills.
• Communication: Effective communication with the ship's officers, crew members, and other engineering staff is crucial to maintain smooth operations and address any engineering-related concerns or tasks.

Qualifications

• Possessing an SVMO-U qualification
• Must have sailed as Deckhand on motor ships.
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate
• Valid STCW courses
• Advanced First Aid an asset
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
• Reliable mode of transportation & valid class 5 driver’s license
• Fluent communication in English

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, and walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent situations where maintaining balance is essential.
• Frequent kneeling
• Exposure to environmental elements including extreme weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting, pulling pushing up to 50lbs.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.

At Bridgemans Services Group we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are committed to workplace excellence, safe work environments and the communities where we work and live. Bridgemans Services Group hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment equity and development.