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Dredge Engineer

Curtin Maritime
11 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, TX 77029
Job Description Job Description DREDGE ENGINEERS - MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Live anywhere in the US. Curtin Maritime provides fully paid, company-coordinated travel to and from the vessel.

DREDGE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Clamshell dredge experience preferred.


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

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
  • All those listed in Engineer I - III
  • DDE 4000
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
  • STCW - RFPEW, AS-Engine
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
  • Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
  • Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
  • Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
  • Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
  • Basic welding skills
COMPLIANCE:
  • Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
  • Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
  • Experience managing dry-dockings and repairs.
  • Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
  • Participate in the creation of SOP's and other training content.
Engineer V - $800 - $875/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
  • All those listed in Engineer I - IV
  • DDE Any HP - 500 Ton
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
  • STCW - RFPEW, AS-Engine
  • STCW - OICEW
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
  • Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
  • Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
  • Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
  • Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. "Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!"
  • Basic welding skills
COMPLIANCE:
  • Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
  • Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
  • Experience managing drydockings and repairs.
  • Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
  • Participate in the creation of SOP's and other training content.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
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