Boat Deckhand/Engineer

At David Evans and Associates (DEA), our philosophy is to find outstanding professionals and give them the freedom and support to do what they do best. For over 40 years, DEA has been leading complex transportation, energy, water resources, and land development projects nationwide. Our multidisciplinary teams partner with clients to design innovative solutions that address the unique needs of each project. The firm has over 30 offices in 11 states and employs approximately 750 people. DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR's Top 100 Pure Design Firms in the U.S.

DEA's Marine Services division is an award-winning leader in the field of hydrographic and geophysical surveying. DEA Marine Services is staffed by a highly experienced group of hydrographers, surveyors, engineers, and scientists with wide-ranging expertise in hydrography, oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, geodesy, and geospatial science. We are recognized as trusted advisors to our clients and take pride in our ability to develop innovative field programs and geospatial products to address the specific objectives of each project.

DEA's Marine Services Division is looking for a Boat Deckhand/Engineer who must possess a high school diploma/GED; a valid Driver's License; and can obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Prior marine experience is not necessary but recommended for this entry-level position. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and safety conscious.

Work Schedule: Work schedule for this position is typically 14/21 days on the vessel and 7/10 days off the vessel.

Job Description Duties inclue:

• Following Captain's orders
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, ordering and inventory control
• Demonstrate a high standard of personal hygiene
• Ensure equipment is correctly cleaned, stored and waste is handled according to health and safety regulations
• General maintenance of vessel
• Ongoing preventative maintenance of the Engine room
• Line Handling
• Painting
• Maintaining cleanliness in living areas
• Maintaining proper watches as described by the Boat Captain
• Deckhand/Engineers frequently work in shifts or can be on-call. They may be away from home for long periods of time

Basic Qualficiations:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid drivers license
• Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) is preferred

Physical Requirements of the Position:

• Vision that allows to safe maneuvering aboard the vessel in situations that are likely to occur when a boat is in navigation night and day, year around. Depth perception must be adequate for assisting the wheelhouse personnel in navigating in close quarters, including lock or bridge approaches.
• Work in all weather conditions. Conditions are usually hot, noisy and messy. Workplaces may also be dangerous.
• Capable of stooping, bending, ascending and descending stairs or ladders safely, sometimes while transporting tools or objects.
• Ability and know how to use the emergency equipment located on the vessel.
• May be required to reach into small, poorly accessible areas of machinery; work on equipment that has pressurized or hot components; troubleshoot equipment that is difficult to reach; work in areas that have high noise levels; work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness in unusual situations; work in confined and restricted spaces.
• Lifting up to 75 pounds may be required.
• It is the responsibility of every DEA crewmember to report to the vessel in a timely manner, fit and ready for duty.