Chief Mate

Curtin Maritime • Long Beach, CA

1d • $450 - $750 • Onsite

About The Position

Ship Assist & Escort Mates will work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain aboard Curtin's ASD ship-assist and escort tugs (e.g., Tuuli C), 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, the Mate will be the expert in the Curtin Standard for ship-assist and escort operations in the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, assisting the Captain and Harbor/State Pilots in the safe docking, undocking, and escort of deep-draft vessels.

Requirements

• TWIC Card
• Mate of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal OR 500 GRT Mate, Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• CG Medical Certificate – No nighttime restrictions
• Pass physical & drug test
• MROP FCC License
• Radar Unlimited
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft
• Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency
• Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given
• Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-traffic harbor environment with frequent close-quarters maneuvering around deep-draft vessels, other tugs, and dock structures
• Ability 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 100 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
• Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up tows and escort bridles; 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 perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel
• Must be able to swim
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness

Nice To Haves

• STCW OICNW 500 Ton, Near Coastal
• Master of Towing Vessels, Near Coastal
• Prior ship-assist / escort experience in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach (San Pedro Bay Port Complex) or a comparable high-traffic deep-draft harbor strongly preferred
• General understanding of Curtin's ship-assist operating standards: radio etiquette with pilots/dock/agents, lines/rigging and their appropriate applications, caring for cordage, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc.
• ASD/Z-drive tractor-tug handling, progressing from introductory maneuvering under supervision to developing skilled operation in current and close-quarters ship traffic
• Direct and indirect escort towing methods; bow and stern ship-assist work
• Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities
• Crew management skills on deck and for vessel maintenance; work plans created with Captain/Chief Mate and carried out.
• Proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System, progressing to mastery of all modules and the ability to train others; complete outstanding tasks and VMS items in a timely manner.
• Ability to assist in drydocking management and vessel commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Captain and Harbor/State Pilots in the safe docking, undocking, and escort of deep-draft vessels.
• Operating in a fast-paced, high-traffic harbor environment with frequent close-quarters maneuvering around deep-draft vessels, other tugs, and dock structures.
• Catching and handling lines; making up tows and escort bridles; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible.
• Performing emergency duties and using emergency equipment onboard vessel.
• Filling out forms and reports in the Vessel Management System.
• Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities.
• Crew management skills on deck and for vessel maintenance; work plans created with Captain/Chief Mate and carried out.
• Job/voyage planning for ship-assist and escort work, including weather observations/predictions and San Pedro Bay traffic awareness, coordinated Pilots, terminal operators, and agent.
• Proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System, progressing to mastery of all modules and the ability to train others; complete outstanding tasks and VMS items in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventories.
• Understanding and enforcement of the Curtin Standard.
• Assisting with internal and external compliance audits.
• Diligent and thorough recordkeeping in the official logbook and other necessary recordings.
• Takes ownership of vessel and crew by assigning projects to crew and holding yourself and crew accountable.
• Follows and enforces the Curtin Standard.
• Maintains professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, pilots, agents, and crews.
• Advanced crew management skills; ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance.
• Ability to assist in drydocking management and vessel commissioning.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• 401k (with company match)
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed