Alaska Native Hire Program - QMED (Vessel)

Edison Chouest Offshore

Alaska, US
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Valid merchant mariner credential required
Engine room watch and machinery maintenance
Safety sensitive drug and alcohol testing compliance
** Edison Chouest Offshore is seeking a qualified QMED (Qualified Member of the Engine Department) for their Alaska Native Hire Program. The position involves maintaining the engine room, assisting engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while working in physically demanding conditions. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves cleaning the engine room, maintaining machinery, and performing engine room watches on Alaska Native Hire Program vessels.
  • Employees must adhere to strict safety protocols including drug and alcohol testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position.
  • The position requires physical stamina for heavy labor, including lifting weights up to 100 pounds and working in adverse weather conditions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Edison Chouest Offshore is seeking a qualified QMED (Qualified Member of the Engine Department) for their Alaska Native Hire Program. The position involves maintaining the engine room, assisting engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while working in physically demanding conditions. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid Merchant Mariner Credential required
  • Engine room watch and machinery maintenance
  • Safety sensitive drug and alcohol testing compliance
  • Physical lifting up to 100 pounds capability
  • Emergency firefighting and damage control skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with lifeboat overhaul procedures
  • Ability to train new crew members
  • Strong verbal communication in English
  • Familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard regulations

Key Requirements

  • Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • Must pass U.S. Coast Guard drug and alcohol testing
  • English reading, writing, and calculation skills

Work Rights

Alaska Native Hire Program eligibility likely required

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