OSV Engineer

Assistant And Chief Engineer

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.

The Assistant and Chief Engineer 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.

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 100 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

Licenses & Requirements:

• MMC QMED Oiler
• STCW RFPEW
• Passport

Preferred Licenses & Requirements:

• Able Seaman Endorsement

Vessel Proficiencies:

• Skilled in all Deckhand position duties
• Assistant Engineer
• Basic knowledge in engineering, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Cleaning and maintaining an engine room to the Curtin Standard

Compliance:

• Proficient in operation of VMS
• Understanding of applicable regulations
• Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
• Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Chief Engineer

Leadership & Management:

• Lead by example, don't just say how it should be done. Do it!
• Strong management skills as it relates to fellow crew, vendors, and shipyards
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc.