Ordinary Seaman - PEGASUS - NSS
US-LA-New Orleans
Careers (External)
Req #: 9802
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you! Responsibilities: Supports the operation, maintenance, readiness, and movement of the NASA Pegasus barge and associated space flight hardware. Assists vessel crew with towing operations, vessel maintenance, inspections, cargo handling, and general marine operations in support of NASA mission requirements. Qualifications: Essential Job Duties: * Handle heavy mooring lines, heaving lines, messenger lines, wires, and hoses * Make up and release tows as directed by the AB or Marine Operations Manager * Operate windlass and capstan equipment during vessel operations * Stand underway watch and support daily vessel operations * Perform vessel and equipment maintenance, cleaning, painting, and general upkeep activities * Assist with preparation for USCG and ABS inspections * Assist with scheduled haul-outs and shipyard support activities * Maintain vessel safety equipment in compliance with Federal and NASA regulations * Properly use VHF radios, Fire Fighting Ensemble equipment, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) * Assist with organization and maintenance of inspection, maintenance, and repair records in electronic and hard copy formats * Support general galley and cooking duties as required * Perform other duties as assigned Key Responsibilities: * Support safe and efficient marine operations in compliance with Federal, USCG, ABS, and NASA requirements * Maintain the NASA Pegasus barge in a state of operational readiness for transport of space flight hardware * Assist the Marine Operations Manager, Able Seaman (AB), and vessel engineer with daily vessel operations and maintenance activities * Support towing, mooring, cargo handling, vessel maintenance, and inspection activities * Maintain effective communication with vessel crew, tug operators, and support personnel using verbal communication, hand signals, and VHF radio procedures * Identify and communicate safety, environmental, quality, and operational concerns to leadership * Support vessel inspections, haul-outs, shipyard activities, and compliance initiatives * Contribute to maintenance, inspection, and repair documentation and recordkeeping activities
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