08/29/2023
North Star Fishing Company LLC. Is hiring a Deck Bosun to work on board the F/T North Star in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
The Deck Bosun is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance and operation on deck of all fishing gear, deck equipment, gangways, lines and deck crew. Upholds all vessel, company and required safety regulations with regards to vessel and equipment.
To Apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/deck-bosun-factory-trawler-ft-north-star-390aebaa995bc10d
Requirements:
-Standing 16hrs/day for 7 days/week
-Knowledge of factory trawler deck operations and safety programs
-Proficient in deck operation: splicing, repair of nets, setting and hauling of gear
-Excellent communication skills; written and spoken English.
-Must be able to provide two positive recent references from previous employers
-All candidates subject to a post offer pre-employment drug test, medical and background screen.
Duties:
-Ensures all slings, hooks, and other lifting devices to cables, trawl equipment and nets are operational and meet applicable required standards to safely haul, empty, repair and set fishing gear at sea in all weather conditions.
-Ensures safe operation of cranes, winches and all other lifting equipment, according to Safe Working Load, used to bring aboard and move equipment and supplies.
-Ensures safe operation of skiff to transport crew, supplies or equipment at sea or in port.
-Ensures repairs and adjustments to fishing gear and trawl deck equipment are completed as needed.
-Ensures vessel docking lines are secure to and from docks and other vessels at tie up. Also ensures deck is secure for departure.
-Ensures preparation of vessel for shipyard arrival and departure to include spill equipment stages, oil booms deployed and gangway secure for use.
-Supervises all deck personnel, operations and safety during fishing, voyages, offloads and in port
-Trains all Deckhands to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely as required to haul and set fishing gear and equipment.
-Ensures deck crew are in compliance with prohibited species handling policies, including deck sorting according to EFP
-Ensures compliance with Safety policies and procedures.
-Participates as member of fire and safety team in emergencies.
-Works with Fleet Gear Manager/Operations and suppliers to plan, budget and prepare for ongoing fishing gear repairs, purchases and changes in equipment technology, including bycatch management gear.
-Responsible for maintenance and safe storage of fishing gear electronics including catch indicators, 3rd wires, sonar and eggs.
Life on board:
-Limited privacy
-2 to 4 bunks per room
-All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
-Expect Limited communication. Cell phones do not work.
-Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.
Pay/Benefits:
-Crew paid a share of the catch each trip. Average per trip is $12,000 – $14,000 depending on the value of the catch.
-Company travel policy agreement: Successful completion of 5 consecutive fishing trips grants eligibility for airfare/hotel expenses, between the vessel and Seattle, to be paid by the company. Each fishing trip averages 12 – 18 days, and can be more or less dependent on fishing conditions.
-401(k) and 401(k) matching
-Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Employee assistance program
North Star Fishing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
