North Star Fishing Company, LLC is looking to fill Bosun positions aboard its vessel(s). North Star is located at 2001 W. Garfield St., Pier 91, Bldg A-1, C107, Seattle, WA 98119. These are temporary, full-time positions and we are looking to fill 2 job openings for employment from 04/01/2024 to 1/1/2025. Phone: (206)298-3120.
Job Duties: 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. 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 and Combis to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely as required to haul and set fishing gear and equipment. Trains Deck Hands and Combis in safe and efficient deck operations, including incinerator operation. All training done in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and environmental regulations. Ensures deck crew are in compliance with prohibited species handling policies, including deck sorting according to EFP. Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the Safety Management System. Is knowledgeable and conversant on applicable policies and procedures contained in the SMS. Conducts job observations on assigned crewmembers to ensure standardized training requirements are met; provides recommendations and feedback on performance, including written performance evaluations. Ensures required equipment inspections and logs are completed. Participates as member of fire and safety team in emergency situation. 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. Maintains accurate and ongoing inventory of gear onboard vessel and in storage, both Seattle and Dutch Harbor. Provides inventory to Fleet Gear Manager/Operations upon request. Responsible for maintenance and safe storage of fishing gear electronics including catch indicators, 3rd wires, sonar and eggs. Promptly reports any deck equipment abnormalities/problems to Chief Engineer. Ensures deckhands and combi’s work in processing factory when not engaged in deck operations (where applicable). Employer is offering at least 40 hours per week at a rate of $33.51/hr. Employer is offering up to 44 hours of overtime per week as needed, but not guaranteed. Overtime will be paid at a rate of $50.27/hr for working greater than 40 hours in any given week. Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 4:00pm. Days and shifts will vary. Holidays, weekends, and evenings required as needed. Employer reserves the right to pay a higher wage rate or bonus to any worker in their sole discretion, based on performance, skill, tenure, or experience. First three weeks of employment will consist of at least 35 hours per week of paid on the job training.
Job Requirements: No minimum education or training required. At least 1 year of prior work experience required. Able Bodied Seaman MMC. Proficient in deck operation: splicing, repair of nets, setting and hauling of gear. Excellent communication skills; written and spoken English. Able to read and interpret policies and procedures. Strong attention to detail. A self-starter who is motivated and able to meet operation deadlines. Able to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority and time sensitive projects. Able to handle confidential matters and maintain confidentiality of employment information. Ability to troubleshoot and think critically to resolve problems.
Knowledge of factory trawler deck operations and safety programs preferred. Basic understanding of the various laws and government regulations. A pre-employment drug screen will be required. A pre-employment criminal background check will be required.
Transportation: If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, the employer will reimburse the worker for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, the employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer or where the employer has appropriately reported a worker’s voluntary abandonment of employment. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $15.46 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. Transportation to and from the worksite will be provided at no cost to the worker.
Housing: Optional employer housing is available aboard the vessel at no cost to the worker.
Tools, supplies and equipment: Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job.
Other Employment Guarantees: A single workweek will be used for computing wages due and workers will be paid every week. The employer will make all payroll deductions required by law and will not make any deductions, which are not required by law. H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and other related fees including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees), incurred by the H-2B worker.
To Apply: Inquires, job applications, indications of availability, and/or resumes should be sent directly to recruiter@northstarfishing.com or you can apply via the company website:www.northstarfishing.com