Glacier Fish

Catches and processes wild seafood at sea

Bosun

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, USA$11k - $16k

About the Job

Requirements

Prior experience as a Bosun or Deck Boss on a commercial fishing trawler is required; applicants without this experience will not be considered.
Highly skilled in deck operations, including splicing, net repair, and setting and hauling gear.
Strong English comprehension to read and interpret policies and procedures.
Able to manage and troubleshoot competing priorities and respond to last-minute, time-sensitive projects to meet operational deadlines.
Regularly scheduled for 12-hour shifts, with possible additional hours for urgent vessel needs.
Shipyard duties as required or assigned.

Responsibilities

Ensure slings, hooks, and other lifting devices attached to cables, trawl equipment, and nets are operational and meet required standards for safely hauling, emptying, repairing, and setting fishing gear at sea in all weather conditions.
Ensure safe operation of cranes, winches, and other lifting equipment used to bring aboard and move equipment and supplies, according to Safe Working Load.
Ensure safe operation of the skiff to transport crew, supplies, or equipment at sea or in port.
Ensure repairs and adjustments to fishing gear and trawl deck equipment are completed as needed.
Ensure vessel docking lines are secure to docks and other vessels during tie-up, and ensure the deck is secure for departure.
Prepare the vessel for shipyard arrival and departure, including staging spill equipment, deploying oil booms, and securing the gangway for use.
Supervise deck personnel, operations, and safety during fishing, voyages, offloads, and in port.
Train Deckhands to move, hoist, or position nets and equipment safely for hauling and setting fishing gear and equipment.
Train Deckhands in safe and efficient deck operations, including incinerator operation, in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and environmental regulations.
Ensure deck crew comply with prohibited species handling policies, including deck sorting according to EFP.
Ensure compliance with applicable Safety Management System sections and maintain knowledge of the policies and procedures contained in the SMS.
Conduct job observations of assigned crewmembers to ensure standardized training requirements are met, and provide performance recommendations and feedback, including written performance evaluations.
Ensure required equipment inspections and logs are completed.
Participate as a member of the fire and safety team in emergencies.
Work with the 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.
Maintain an accurate, ongoing inventory of gear onboard the vessel and in storage in Seattle and Dutch Harbor, and provide inventory to the Fleet Gear Manager or Operations upon request.
Maintain and safely store fishing gear electronics, including catch indicators, third wires, sonar, and eggs.
Promptly report deck equipment abnormalities or problems to the Chief Engineer.
Ensure Deckhands work in the processing factory when not engaged in deck operations, where applicable.

Salary Range: 11000 to 16000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: semi-month-salary)

Glacier Fish Company is dedicated to producing the highest quality frozen-at-sea groundfish products in the world. We accomplish our mission with a day-in-and-day-out commitment to quality, safety, consistent attention to detail and an on-going concern for the stability and health of the North Pacific fishery resource.

We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!

Glacier Fish Company is hiring a Bosun / Deck Boss that is mentally and physically resilient to perform long labor-intensive hours under tough conditions on board the F/T Northern Glacier in Alaska’s Bering Sea.

We are seeking individuals for permanent, full-time positions who are open to working a rotating schedule year-round. To qualify for this position, applicants are expected to have prior experience as a Bosun / Deck Boss on a commercial fishing trawler. Those who do not have prior experience will not be considered.

Requirements

Highly skilled in deck operations, including splicing, net repair, and proficiently setting and hauling gear.
Strong English comprehension to read and interpret policies and procedures.
Adaptable in managing and troubleshooting competing priorities to respond effectively to last-minute, time-sensitive projects to consistently meet operational deadlines.
Regularly scheduled for 12 hour shifts.
May be required to work additional hours due to occasional urgent vessel needs.
Shipyard duties to be fulfilled as required or assigned.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

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.
Trains Deck Hands 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 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.
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 Deck Hands work in processing factory when not engaged in deck operations (where applicable)

Life On Board

All meals and laundry on board are provided at no cost
Expect Limited communication. Cell phones don’t work.
Satellite Wi-Fi provided, newly integrated Starlink is a high-speed, low-latency broadband internet able to adapt to remote and rural locations.

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance once eligibility met
Employee assistance program

Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.

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About the Company

Glacier Fish

Catches and processes wild seafood at sea

Glacier Fish catches and processes wild seafood for customers around the world, using factory vessels that turn their catch into frozen products at sea. Its fleet works in Alaska and along the Pacific Northwest coast, harvesting fish and handling processing, packing and freezing aboard the same vessel. The business earns revenue from selling its seafood, combining fishing crews with onboard factory, engineering and galley teams to keep production running offshore. It also holds an ownership interest in North Star Fishing Company and manages that operator's vessels alongside its own commercial fishing business. Founded in 1982, Glacier Fish is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Seattle, WA
Founded: 1982

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