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Title: Able Bodied Seaman - (A.B.)
Location: TEXAS-OFFSHORE
Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in nearly 40 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fifth-largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips' goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. Approximately 32,600 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position. Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized workforce within ConocoPhillips. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company had $178 billion of assets as of December 31, 2007.

The Able Bodied Seaman (A.B.) may be responsible for:
* Docking/undocking procedures (handling lines, securing ship, etc.) and assisting with taking and discharging of cargo.
* Standing watch, either as lookout or on the bridge steering the vessel.
* Performing deck related maintenance duties under supervision of the Boatswain.
* Working aloft in certain situations
* Working two 4 hour watches per 24 hour period with overtime occurring routinely. The A.B. can work no more than 15 hours per day, and cannot work more than 36 hours in any 72 hour period.
When docking the A. B. may be responsible for:
* Loading ballast and using a tape to gauge tanks
* Adjusting mooring lines (add or heave on slack)
* Assisting in tapping the boom for the accommodation ladder and cargo hoses
* Operating manual valves and/or checking mechanical valves for proper operation (ship dependent)
* Bleeding lines at the chickson and removing/attaching blanks
* Being alert for spills throughout the operation
* Taking lines from the tug boat, throwing heaving lines to the dock, pulling back the messenger lines, attaching messenger lines to mooring lines and assisting in slacking the mooring lines.
When undocking the A.B. may be responsible for:

* Pulling in and securing mooring lines and assisting in handling the tug lines (placing the line over the bit, removing the line from the bit).
* Operating mechanical winches as necessary which may require guiding/lifting of the mandel shackle (not on all vessels), and securing the deck at the end of the operation. This includes stowing of lines, anchors, pilot ladders, fire hoses, etc.
* Performing maintenance duties including maintenance/repair of deck equipment/machinery such as rigging/tackle, boat falls, cargo boom, mooring lines and wires, gant lines, and all safety equipment.
* Assisting with upkeep of decks and super structure, both interior and exterior.
* Repairing and maintaining other equipment as necessary
* Assisting with tank washing/repair as directed by the Mate.
Basic Qualifications
* Passport
* Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
* High School Diploma / GED
* Wllingness and ability to:
* To be away from home for periods in excess of two months
* Push up to 100 pounds
* Pull up to 100 pounds
* Stand up lift up to 66 pounds
* Level lift up to 66 pounds
* Weight carry up to 66 pounds
* Climb Stairs
* Stand for long periods of time
* Merchant Mariner's document (Z-card) with A.B. Limited Endorsement
* Current in Fire Fighting training (within last 5 years)
Preferred
* Willing and able to work overtime
* Completion of basic safety class
* Previous experience working on a crude oil tanker
* Previous experience working on a product tanker
* Merchant Mariner's document (Z-card) with A.B. Unlimited Endorsement
* Merchant Mariner's document (Z-card) with Tankerman Endorsement (not barges)
* Experience in operating a mechanical winch
* Experience in operating a crane
All unlicensed employees earn paid leave on the basis of twenty-three (23) days paid leave for every thirty (30) days of sea service. Normal tours are seventy-five (75) onboard and fifty-seven (57) days of paid leave.

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process , which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.
ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer