Experienced Third Mate

Chevron Shipping has a job opening in the US fleet for the position of Experienced Third Mate through April 30 th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must hold a current United States Coast Guard License (Motor vessels of any horsepower), Merchant Mariner Credential, PIC-DL Endorsement (Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation), VPDSD Endorsement or VSO, valid USCG Medical Certificate, valid Passport, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

The general guideline for vessel assignment length is 65 days for licensed officers.  Vacation will accrue at 30 days for each 30 days of work.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Performs navigation and collision avoidance duties as Officer on Watch. Keeps captain advised of ETA's/Traffic/Weather.
• Acts as PIC (Person in Charge) of cargo watch.
• Directs unlicensed deck personnel during watch standing, mooring and related cargo activities (connecting, tank cleaning, sampling, ballasting) and storing.
• Performs deck maintenance work as directed by Chief Mate. Manages ordering and inventory of safety gear through the Chief Mate.
• Performs any other marine related duties as required by STCW, ISM and ISPS conventions and Chevron operational procedures to ensure the safety of the vessel, its crew and cargo.
• Attends all required classes required by STCW, ISM, ISPS and Chevron to maintain valid certificates of competency.
• Participates in and furthers company programs such as Behavior Based Safety, near miss reporting and Job Safety Analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Merchant Mariners Credential
• USCG Third Mate Unlimited
• Advanced Firefighting Certificate
• Basic Safety Training
• VPDSD Endorsement or VSO
• GMDSS certificate
• Unlimited Radar endorsement / ARPA
• PIC-DL Endorsement (Advanced Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation)
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification credential (TWIC)

Pre-employment screening consists of:

• Physical and Functional Capacity Evaluation/examination
• DOT urine drug test and non-DOT hair screen drug test
• Background check

Preferred Qualifications Previous sea time on product carriers

Relocation Options: Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Important Information

• The compensation for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on his or her skills, experience, and qualifications. Please note that the compensation listed below are only applicable to successful candidates who are hired onto local United States payroll.
• The anticipated fixed salary for this position is $148,279.00.