Crew - First Mate
Curtin Maritime CorpChief Mate
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 holidays as vessel and customer schedules require. Innovation. At Curtin, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of
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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.
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., 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.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-traffic harbor environment with frequent close-quarters maneuvering around deep-draft vessels, other tugs, and dock structures
moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
work on equipment that is poorly accessible
Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel
Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
Ship Assist & Escort Mate - $450 - $750/day
TWIC Card
CG Medical Certificate – No nighttime restrictions
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
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
bow and stern ship-assist work
Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities
Crew management skills on deck and for vessel maintenance; work plans created with Captain/Chief Mate and carried out
Job/voyage planning for ship-assist and escort work, including weather observations/predictions and San Pedro Bay traffic awareness, coordinated Pilots, terminal operators, and agent
Proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System, progressing to mastery of all modules and the ability to train others; Maintain inventories
Takes ownership of vessel and crew by assigning projects to crew and holding yourself and crew accountable
Maintains professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, pilots, agents, and crews
Advanced crew management skills; ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance
Ability to assist in drydocking management and vessel commissioning
Medical
• Dental
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.