3rd Mate - Marine

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Job Summary
Polar Tankers Overview
Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.
Description
If you are selected as the 3rd Mate, you will be working under the direction of the Master and Chief Mate. The 3rd Mate must have a good understanding of all deck machinery and cargo systems and be proficient at navigation and cargo watch keeping. The 3rd Mate is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the enforcement of rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution prevention
Position Overview
Your responsibilities may include:
Navigating the vessel safely
Maintaining safety equipment aboard the vessel
Documenting accuracy and completion of safety equipment jobs
Assisting in cargo operations
Assisting the Master in organizing and conducting the safety program aboard the vessel
Standing an independent watch in the cargo control room
Overseeing the ABs
Monitoring the deck and pump room for spills/leaks
Making hourly rounds of the pump room during cargo watch
Performing all segments of cargo handling
Typically works a 12-hour-day consisting of two 4-hour watch periods and an additional 4-hour work period. You may not work more than 15 hours per day or 36 hours per 3-day period
This is a Safety Sensitive position.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Success Profile:
To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:
Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right
Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
Basic Requirements:
Legally authorized to work in the United States
USCG 3rd Mates Unlimited Tonnage Endorsement and/or Bachelor's Degree
Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Basic Endorsement Requirements:
Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch
Able Seafarer - Deck
Rating Forming Part of A Navigational Watch (RFPNW)
GMDSS Operator
Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSC)
Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo Operations
Medical First-Aid Provider
Advanced Fire Fighting
Basic Training
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
Security Awareness
Deck Officer – 3rd Mate Unlimited
Radar Observer
Able Seaman Unlimited
Lifeboatman
Tankerman PIC
Required Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following:
Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
Typically works a 12-hour-day consisting of two 4-hour watch periods and an additional 4-hour work period. You may not work more than 15 hours per day or 36 hours per 3-day period
Push/pull up to 200 pounds
Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
Lift up to 50 pounds floor to overhead
Climb Stairs/ladders
Stand for long periods of time
Climb a rope pilot latter to join or depart the vessel
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Transportation or foreign equivalent
1 or more years of direct experience sailing as a cadet on a tanker/ship
1 or more years of direct experience sailing as an officer
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to learn material needed to be successful in the role
Able to satisfactorily pass certification exams
Able to collaborate, effectively manage and work well with others
Possessing strong written and v