UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies
Mate - Bowhead Transport Company
UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Overview
Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
Bowhead Transport Company (BTC) provides marine cargo transportation; lightering; environmental and research support, logistics and oilfield services. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine service options in multiple regions of Alaska. We are seeking an experienced Mate aboard our 200 GRT, 150ft Landing Craft, MV Unalaq built new in 2014.
Essential Functions:
Supervises and coordinates activities of crew aboard ship.
Assumes command of ship in event ship captain becomes incapacitated.
Inspects cargo deck of ship during loading to ensure that cargo is stowed according to specifications.
Examines cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and orders crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.
Supervises crew engaged in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge of ship.
Stands watch during specified periods and determines geographical position of ship, upon request of Master, using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
Responsibilities
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:
Watchstanding:
Responsible for safe and efficient watchstanding as required by the vessel Master.
Must be capable of operating all bridge electronics or engineering machinery as required.
When on watch duty, duties there shall take precedence over all else and will require the utmost vigilance.
Safety Duties:
Holds a position on the Ship's Emergency Station Bill.
Must perform requirements of Emergency Station Bill for both drills and actual emergencies to include fire, flooding, man overboard, abandon ship, medical, and spill response.
Maintenance:
Responsible for the exterior maintenance and appearance of the ship and its associated equipment at the direction of the craft Master and shore side management personnel.
Assume a leadership role in the supervision of other crewmembers in the performance of day to day activities relating to the maintenance and repair of vessel equipment.
Other Vessel Duties:
Perform a variety of tasks as assigned by the Master
Qualifications
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:
Physically qualified.
Able to complete an annual Merchant Mariners physical exam and perform physically demanding shipboard duties.
Communication skills require the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background in the area under discussion.
Writing skills require the ability to write text designed to communicate technical information.
trong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.
Required Experience:
USCG Rated as Mate with corresponding STCW-95 endorsements
Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) for vessels of at least 200 GRT with Corresponding STCW requirements
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC -- minimum six (6) months prior to renewal)
U.S. Citizenship and must hold a Valid U.S. Passport (minimum six (6) months prior to renewal)
Valid Drivers' License (minimum 6 months prior to renewal)
3 years Arctic Experience
Physical Demands:
Employee must be able to write in English, read in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation and be able to communicate using the radio, speaker, or electronic communication by using the English language.
Repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping and reaching to full range from above the head to the deck.
Employee must have the ability to move extremities and spine through full physiological range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving postures allowing reaching with hands from deck level to overhead level.
Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are required occasionally when assisting crew while tying up vessels, moving rope or cable and repairing equipment.
Employee must have good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for grasping and fingering while using controls of the vessel, hand tools and performing other activities requiring good dexterity.
Employee must always have good balance and coordination in order to safely walk over catwalks, enter/ exit hatches, and over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and pushknees.
Employee must be able to step with a step length of 2-ft. in the horizontal direction and 2-ft. in the vertical direction.
Different docks have various combinations of barge drafts and river stages which make it necessary to step across, up, down, or over an obstacle in order to gain access to the dock from the barge or from the barge to the boat or from the boat to the dock.
Must also be able to safely walk and carry tools and line while crossing pipes, ledges, sills, catwalks and/or climbing ladders and pushknees.
Employee must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to occasionally perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for 6 hour shifts, walk for prolonged periods, handle (lift, carry, push and pull) various materials and tools, climb ladders, stairwells, and pushknees while working in inclimate weather with temperatures that may vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.
Must be able to work in cold/hot weather while wearing required PPE (e.g., life) preserver, respirators, goggles, etc.).
Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. from floor to knuckles level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. from floor to waist level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. from floor to shoulder level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs. from floor to crown level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs. with two hands at waist level for a minimum distance of 30 feet on a level surface.
Environmental Conditions:
Cramped, confined spaces
May work in fog, dark, and other visibility limiting conditions
May be exposed to fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases.
Will work on vessels in adverse weather conditions.
Constant and loud engine noise, blowers, exhaust.
Irregular working hours.
Vibrations from vessel engines
Arctic marine environment including low temperatures, high wind, icing, plenty of moisture and wave action.
Frequent hazards include hypothermia, pinch points, sprains, strains, slips, falls, concussive impacts, and lifting injuries.
Hazard awareness and corrective action is a constant function of the job due to the extreme work environment.
#LI-WW1
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2024-20276
Category Mariners/Vessels/Diesel Engineers
Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement 75% - 100%
Company Overview
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
Bowhead Transport Company (BTC) provides marine cargo transportation; lightering; environmental and research support, logistics and oilfield services. We have a diverse fleet of vessels that provide our customers with comprehensive marine service options in multiple regions of Alaska. We are seeking an experienced Mate aboard our 200 GRT, 150ft Landing Craft, MV Unalaq built new in 2014.
Essential Functions:
Supervises and coordinates activities of crew aboard ship.
Assumes command of ship in event ship captain becomes incapacitated.
Inspects cargo deck of ship during loading to ensure that cargo is stowed according to specifications.
Examines cargo-handling gear and lifesaving equipment and orders crew to repair or replace defective gear and equipment.
Supervises crew engaged in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge of ship.
Stands watch during specified periods and determines geographical position of ship, upon request of Master, using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
Responsibilities
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:
Watchstanding:
Responsible for safe and efficient watchstanding as required by the vessel Master.
Must be capable of operating all bridge electronics or engineering machinery as required.
When on watch duty, duties there shall take precedence over all else and will require the utmost vigilance.
Safety Duties:
Holds a position on the Ship's Emergency Station Bill.
Must perform requirements of Emergency Station Bill for both drills and actual emergencies to include fire, flooding, man overboard, abandon ship, medical, and spill response.
Maintenance:
Responsible for the exterior maintenance and appearance of the ship and its associated equipment at the direction of the craft Master and shore side management personnel.
Assume a leadership role in the supervision of other crewmembers in the performance of day to day activities relating to the maintenance and repair of vessel equipment.
Other Vessel Duties:
Perform a variety of tasks as assigned by the Master
Qualifications
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:
Physically qualified.
Able to complete an annual Merchant Mariners physical exam and perform physically demanding shipboard duties.
Communication skills require the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background in the area under discussion.
Writing skills require the ability to write text designed to communicate technical information.
trong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.
Required Experience:
USCG Rated as Mate with corresponding STCW-95 endorsements
Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) for vessels of at least 200 GRT with Corresponding STCW requirements
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC -- minimum six (6) months prior to renewal)
U.S. Citizenship and must hold a Valid U.S. Passport (minimum six (6) months prior to renewal)
Valid Drivers' License (minimum 6 months prior to renewal)
3 years Arctic Experience
Physical Demands:
Employee must be able to write in English, read in English, calculate, have estimation skills, possess good verbal presentation and be able to communicate using the radio, speaker, or electronic communication by using the English language.
Repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping and reaching to full range from above the head to the deck.
Employee must have the ability to move extremities and spine through full physiological range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving postures allowing reaching with hands from deck level to overhead level.
Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are required occasionally when assisting crew while tying up vessels, moving rope or cable and repairing equipment.
Employee must have good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for grasping and fingering while using controls of the vessel, hand tools and performing other activities requiring good dexterity.
Employee must always have good balance and coordination in order to safely walk over catwalks, enter/ exit hatches, and over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
Must be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and pushknees.
Employee must be able to step with a step length of 2-ft. in the horizontal direction and 2-ft. in the vertical direction.
Different docks have various combinations of barge drafts and river stages which make it necessary to step across, up, down, or over an obstacle in order to gain access to the dock from the barge or from the barge to the boat or from the boat to the dock.
Must also be able to safely walk and carry tools and line while crossing pipes, ledges, sills, catwalks and/or climbing ladders and pushknees.
Employee must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to occasionally perform medium-heavy physical labor involving the ability to sit and/or stand for 6 hour shifts, walk for prolonged periods, handle (lift, carry, push and pull) various materials and tools, climb ladders, stairwells, and pushknees while working in inclimate weather with temperatures that may vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.
Must be able to work in cold/hot weather while wearing required PPE (e.g., life) preserver, respirators, goggles, etc.).
Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. from floor to knuckles level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 65 lbs. from floor to waist level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. from floor to shoulder level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs. from floor to crown level on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs. with two hands at waist level for a minimum distance of 30 feet on a level surface.
Environmental Conditions:
Cramped, confined spaces
May work in fog, dark, and other visibility limiting conditions
May be exposed to fuels, solvents, cleaners, dust, fumes, smoke, and gases.
Will work on vessels in adverse weather conditions.
Constant and loud engine noise, blowers, exhaust.
Irregular working hours.
Vibrations from vessel engines
Arctic marine environment including low temperatures, high wind, icing, plenty of moisture and wave action.
Frequent hazards include hypothermia, pinch points, sprains, strains, slips, falls, concussive impacts, and lifting injuries.
Hazard awareness and corrective action is a constant function of the job due to the extreme work environment.
#LI-WW1
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
Join our Talent Community!
Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.
ID 2024-20276
Category Mariners/Vessels/Diesel Engineers
Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement 75% - 100%