Tugboat Engineer

Tugtboat Engineers

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our three 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'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:

• STCW - RFPEW

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:

• STCW – RFPEW, AS-Engine

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.