Engineer Position
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.
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 heightsAgility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps / ladders several times a dayAbility to lift 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkwardPhysical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; makeup tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessibleAbility to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spacesAbility to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergencyAbility to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard the vesselDemonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanlinessMust be able to swimEngineer I - $450 - $550 / day
Licenses & Requirements :
TWIC CardMMC OS / WiperCG Med CertPassportPreferred Licenses & Requirements :
MMC QMED / OilerAble Seaman EndorsementSTCW Basic TrainingVessel Proficiencies :
Assistant or sole Engineer on tugsBasic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systemsTow winch operationCleaning and maintaining an engine room to the Curtin StandardCompliance :
Basic proficiency in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)Understanding and compliance with the Curtin StandardThorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port EngineerLeadership & 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.Additional Engineer Positions omitted for brevity
What We Offer :
Competitive CompensationGenerous benefits package including :MedicalDentalVisionShort-term DisabilityAD&D / Life Insurance401k (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.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.