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's should be able to get on a new boat and figure out the basic engineering systems on board.
- Growing understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems
COMPLIANCE:
- Proficient utilization and operation of VMS
- Beginning understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Manage teams on vessel projects and hold all accountable for completing tasks and assignments.
- Assist Captain in making sure "everyone always has something to do!"
- Lead by example, don't just say how it should be done. Do it!
Engineer III - $650 - $750/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Engineer I & II
- DDE 1000
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- Engineer on all vessels in the fleet, including ocean tugs.
- "Figuring it out." Engineer II's should be able to get on any boat, without prior knowledge or instruction and figuring out how to engineer it.
- Thorough understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems
- Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations of the engineering of the vessel including maintaining a constant state of readiness.
COMPLIANCE:
- Full utilization and operation of VMS
- Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
- Experience participating in external and internal audits.
- Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Strong management skills as it relates to fellow crew, vendors, and shipyards.
- Maintain a constant training ground onboard the vessel for Engineers I & II and Deckhands.
- Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc.
Engineer IV - $750-800/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Engineer I - III
- DDE 4000
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
- Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
- Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
- Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
- Basic welding skills
COMPLIANCE:
- Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
- Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Experience managing dry-dockings and repairs.
- Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
- Participate in the creation of SOP's and other training content.
Engineer V - $800 - $875/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Engineer I - IV
- DDE Any HP - 500 Ton
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- STCW - RFPEW, AS-Engine
- STCW - OICEW
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
- Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
- Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
- Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
- Basic welding skills
COMPLIANCE:
- Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
- Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Experience managing drydockings and repairs.
- Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
- Participate in the creation of SOP's and other training content.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- AD&D/Life Insurance
- 401k (with company match)
- Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
