Tugboat Engineer

TUGBOAT 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’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

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No