Mate

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.

Mate I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, and Vessel Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.

As a leader both within the organization and onboard, Mate I, II, III will be the expert in the Curtin Standard. The Mate will apply the core values of Efficiency, Integrity, and Innovation to every task and assignment and strive to meet the standard both onboard and off.

• Assist the Captain as directed
• Train and develop the crew in our internal procedures, leading by example.
• Provide expertise in voyage planning and execution, focusing on efficiency and safety.
• Foster an environment where morale is the cornerstone to achieving success
• Manage the crew as it relates to vessel upkeep.
• Maintain Vessel Management System, overall compliance, and reporting

• 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 pro-activ in all situations/tasks
• Understanding importance of being a mentor, 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)
• Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given

• Agility to traverse uneven ground and to walk, gangways at various heights
• Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
• Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up 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 vessel
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness

• TWIC Card
• Minimum 200 GRT, Near Coastal w/ Mate of Towing Vessels OR
• 500 GRT Mate, Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• CG Medical Certificate
• MROP FCC License
• Radar Unlimited
• STCW Basic Training
• Passport

• Oceans endorsement
• Able Seaman
• VSO

• Perform all duties of Deckhand 2
• General understanding of Curtin vessel operating standards. Examples include: radio etiquette, various lines/rigging and their appropriate applications, caring for cordage, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc.
• Introductory knowledge of boat handling
• Able to fill out forms and reports in…