Tugboat Engineer
Curtin MaritimeTUGBOAT ENGINEERS– MULTIPLE OPENINGS Live anywhere in the US. Curtin Maritime provides fully paid, company-coordinated travel to and from the vessel. Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, 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 Maritime 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: Engineers will work directly with the Port Engineer, and Vessel Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard. Schedule: This is a full-time position. Days and hours are project specific and will require significant time/travel away from home. This position frequently requires long hours, weekend work, and offshore travel. WHO YOU ARE: Mental Aptitudes Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision-making under potentially dangerous conditions. Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being proactive in all situations/tasks Understanding the importance of being a mentor, the ability to invest in the development and success of others Superior communication skills, ability to speak to your audience whether it be the office or instructing/training multi-levels of crew, etc. Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills, ability to not only plan and execute voyage, but also have a complete understanding of the vessel (mechanical and movement) Physical Aptitudes Agility to traverse uneven ground and walk, gangways at various heights Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day Ability to lift 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; makeup tows with wire rigging; 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 think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard the vessel Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness Must be able to swim Engineer I - $450 - $550/day LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: TWIC Card MMC – OS/Wiper CG Med Cert Passport PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: MMC QMED/Oiler Able Seaman Endorsement STCW Basic Training VESSEL PROFICIENCIES: Assistant or sole Engineer on tugs Basic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems Tow winch operation Cleaning and maintaining an engine room to the Curtin Standard COMPLIANCE: Basic proficiency in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS) Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port Engineer LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Take ownership of assigned vessels. Maintain inventories, work plans, and be proactive in creating requisitions and leaving the vessel cleaner than you found it. Manage Deckhands (when applicable) on projects and during downtime. Partner with the Port Engineer and Captain to plan work while underway. Engineer II - $550 - $650/day LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: All those listed in Engineer I MMC – QMED/Oiler STCW Basic Training VESSEL PROFICIENCIES: Skilled in all Deckhand I – III position duties Engineer “signed off” on multiple vessels in the fleet. “Figuring it out.” With some guidance, Engineer II&r…