Chief Mate at Curtin Marine Transportation Long Beach, CA

Position: Curtin Habor Services – Chief Mate Location: Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA Department: Marine Transportation, Ship Assist & Escort Reports to: Port Captain, Vessel Captain Schedule: This is a full-time position based in the San Pedro Bay Port Complex (Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach). Shift-based schedule to support 24/7 ship-assist and escort operations, including nights, weekends, and
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holidays as vessel and customer schedules require. Unlike Curtin's ocean towing positions, this role is harbor-based and does not typically require extended time away from home Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth. THIS ROLE: Ship Assist & Escort Mates will work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain aboard Curtin's ASD ship-assist and escort tugs (e.g., Tuuli C), applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard. As a leader both within the organization and onboard, the Mate will be the expert in the Curtin Standard for ship-assist and escort operations in the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, assisting the Captain and Harbor/State Pilots in the safe docking, undocking, and escort of deep-draft vessels. WHO YOU ARE: Mental Aptitudes Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-traffic harbor environment with frequent close-quarters maneuvering around deep-draft vessels, other tugs, and dock structures Physical Aptitudes Abilityto traverse uneven ground and to walk gangways at various heights Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day Ability to lift 100 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up tows and escort bridles; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spaces Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel Must be able to swim Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness Ship Assist & Escort Mate - $450 - $750/day LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: TWIC Card Mate of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal OR 500 GRT Mate, Near Coastal w/ TOAR CG Medical Certificate – No nighttime restrictions Pass physical & drug test MROP FCC License Radar Unlimited STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: STCW OICNW 500 Ton, Near Coastal Master of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal Prior ship-assist / escort experience in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach (San Pedro Bay Port Complex) or a comparable high-traffic deep-draft harbor strongly preferred VESSEL PROFICIENCIES: General understanding of Curtin's ship-assist operating standards: radio etiquette with pilots/dock/agents, lines/rigging and their appropriate applications, caring for cordage, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc. ASD/Z-drive tractor-tug handling, progressing from introductory maneuvering under supervision to developing skilled operation in current and close-quarters ship traffic Direct and indirect escort towing methods; bow and stern ship-assist work Able to fill out forms and reports in the Vessel Management Syste

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