Tugboat Engineer

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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

• TWIC Card
• MMC – OS/Wiper
• CG Med Cert
• Passport

• MMC QMED/Oiler
• Able Seaman Endorsement
• STCW Basic Training

• 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

• Basic proficiency in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
• Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
• Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port Engineer

• 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.

• All those listed in Engineer I
• MMC – QMED/Oiler
• STCW Basic Training

• 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

• Proficient utilization and operation of VMS
• Beginning understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements

• Manage teams on vessel projects and hold all accountable for completing tasks and assignments.
• Assist Captain in…