EDGE Marine is looking to fill the position of deckhand on our barge fleet. This position will have the candidate working on our waterside operations. The deckhand will be working on both a steel flat deck barge, equipped with forklift and/or oil barge.
These barges are towed alongside vessels to receive waste/sludge while in port. This position will require the candidate to comfortably work with ropes/lines, securing to vessels, and operating on marine crafts for extended periods. The offloading of these barges will also be required once you depart the ship.
Responsibilities
- Observe all PPE & Safety Requirements of EDGE Marine/Bluewater Agencies/Halifax Port Authority.
- Safe/timely loading/offloading of materials from our barge.
- Organize & stage materials for disposal
- Identify & record all hazmat & palletize by vessel
- Work with Environmental Officers/Marine Engineers during offload
- Be comfortable tying up alongside ships with heavy ropes/lines prior to beginning work.
- Organizing & manifesting all waste/product offloaded by the vessel while in port.
Qualifications
- Must be comfortable working in marine workplace.
- Position requires physical labour (carrying, lifting, dragging, pushing, pulling)
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Ability to work independently, and maintain accurate record keeping of work performed.
- Ability to operate a forklift an asset.
Working Conditions Must be comfortable working close to ships/docks. Must be able to safely navigate dockyards/marine terminals/high traffic areas.