Curtin Maritime

Marine transportation, construction, dredging, subsea installations

OSV Engineer

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA$450 - $875

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
Make safe and effective decisions under stressful and potentially dangerous conditions.
Demonstrate responsibility, ownership, and proactive conduct.
Mentor and contribute to the development and success of others.
Communicate effectively with office staff and instruct or train crew at multiple levels.
Apply logistical and mechanical reasoning to plan and execute voyages and understand vessel mechanics and movement.
Traverse uneven ground and gangways at various heights; bend, stoop, squat, and climb steps or ladders frequently.
Safely lift 100 pounds and move heavy, large, or awkward equipment.
Handle lines, make up tows with wire rigging, operate deck machinery, and work on poorly accessible equipment.
Work below decks in darkness and confined spaces; perform emergency duties and use onboard emergency equipment.
Swim.
For QMED Oiler: hold an MMC QMED Oiler credential and STCW RFPEW, and have a passport.
For Assistant Engineer: hold a 3rd Assistant Engineer credential and STCW OICEW, and have a passport.
For Engineer: hold DDE 4000, STCW Chief Engineer Ltd 4000 HP (III/3), and STCW OICEW credentials, and have a passport.
For Chief Engineer: hold a Chief OSV or Chief Limited Oceans credential, STCW Chief Engineer 4000 (III/2), and STCW OICEW credentials, and have a passport.
For QMED Oiler: perform all deckhand duties; serve as Assistant Engineer; have basic engineering, troubleshooting, and repair knowledge; clean and maintain the engine room to the Curtin Standard; operate VMS; understand applicable regulations; comply with the Curtin Standard; and maintain thorough records and report to the Chief Engineer.
For Assistant Engineer: perform all deckhand duties; serve as Assistant or sole Engineer; troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; operate winches; clean and maintain the engine room to the Curtin Standard; troubleshoot and repair vessel systems; plan proactively to maximize engineering efficiency and maintain readiness; have Z-drive experience; operate VMS; comply with the Curtin Standard; maintain thorough records and report to the Port Engineer; and understand Sub-L, Sub-I, ABS, and USCG requirements.
For Engineer and Chief Engineer: demonstrate high-level engineering, troubleshooting, and repair skills across fleet equipment, including cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, and vehicles; have heavy repair experience, including engine overhauls and power pack replacement; install systems on new and retrofit applications, including repowers and hydraulic and other plumbing systems; commission new vessels, create critical spares lists and standard operating procedures, and prepare inactive vessels for operations; have basic welding skills; complete internal and external audits and contribute to audit criteria; demonstrate VMS proficiency and train others in its use; manage drydocking and repairs; manage vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, and shoreside teams as project manager; contribute to standard operating procedures and training content; and maintain onboard training for Assistant Engineers and Deckhands.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain while maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.
Lead by example and perform work to the expected standard.
Provide critical and constructive feedback to crew and on equipment and jobs.
Train and develop Assistant Engineers and Deckhands onboard.
Manage drydocking and repairs, vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, and shoreside teams as applicable to the assigned engineering level.

Desired Qualifications

For QMED Oiler, Assistant Engineer, Engineer, and Chief Engineer roles, an Able Seaman Endorsement is preferred.
For Engineer, DDE Unlimited is preferred.

OSV ENGINEERS– MULTIPLE OPENINGS

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

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:

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.

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

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

3rd Assistant Engineer
STCW OICEW
Passport

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

Able Seaman Endorsement

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Skilled in all Deckhand position duties
Assistant or sole Engineer
Basic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Winch operation
Cleaning and maintaining an engine room to the Curtin Standard
“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

COMPLIANCE:

Full utilization and operation of VMS
Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
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

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

DDE 4000
STCW Chief Engineer Ltd 4000 HP (III/3)
STCW OICEW
Passport

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

DDE Unlimited
Able Seaman Endorsement

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

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

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 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

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

Chief OSV or Chief Limited Oceans
STCW Chief Engineer 4000 (III/2)
STCW OICEW
Passport

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

Able Seaman Endorsement

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

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

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 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

About the Company

Curtin Maritime

Marine transportation, construction, dredging, subsea installations

Curtin Maritime provides marine solutions, including marine transportation, dredging, construction, and subsea installations, serving government, commercial, and private clients in the United States and around the world. It works by offering end-to-end project support: from design through execution, with flexible delivery models that include time charters and turnkey lump-sum solutions. Revenue comes from contracts for marine transport, project cargo, heavy lift work, and other specialized maritime services. The company differentiates itself through its ability to tailor services to each project phase, its dual delivery options (time charter and turnkey), and its emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship. Its goal is to complete projects efficiently and safely, meeting client needs on time and within budget through customized, responsible maritime solutions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Long Beach, CA
Founded: 1997

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