OSV Engineer

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 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
• QMED Oiler - $450/day
• 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
• Assistant Engineer - $450 - $650/day
• 3rd Assistant Engineer
• STCW OICEW
• Assistant or sole Engineer
• Basic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Winch operation
• “Figuring it out.” Assistant Engineer’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.
• Z – Drive Experience
• Full utilization and operation of VMS
• Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port Engineer
• Thorough understanding of Sub-L, Sub-I, ABS, and USCG requirements
• 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.
• Engineer - $650-700 / day
• DDE 4000
• STCW Chief Engineer Ltd 4000 HP (III/3)
• DDE Unlimited
• Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: 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
• 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
• Experience managing drydocking’s 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
• Maintain a constant training ground onboard the vessel for Assistant Engineers and Deckhands
• Chief Engineer - $700 - $875/day
• Chief OSV or Chief Limited Oceans
• STCW Chief Engineer 4000 (III/2)