Dredge Engineer

Curtin Maritime•Alameda, CA

1d•$450 - $875

About The Position

Curtin Maritime is hiring multiple Dredge Engineers to work aboard its vessels. Engineers work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain, applying the company’s core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard. Applicants may live anywhere in the United States; the company coordinates and fully pays for travel to and from the vessel. This is a full-time position. Project-specific days and hours require significant time and travel away from home. The role frequently involves long hours, weekend work, and offshore travel. The posting describes five experience and license levels, Engineer I through Engineer V, with daily compensation ranging from $450 to $875 depending on level. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by level. They include vessel engineering and maintenance; troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems; operating and maintaining vessel equipment; maintaining records and using the Vessel Management System (VMS); complying with applicable maritime requirements and audits; and taking ownership of assigned vessels. Higher-level engineers may lead and train crew, manage repairs and dry-dockings, coordinate vendors and shipyards, commission vessels, and develop procedures and training materials.

Requirements

Dredge experience is required.
TWIC Card.
MMC – OS/Wiper and Coast Guard Medical Certificate (CG Med Cert).
Passport.
Ability to make safe and effective decisions under stressful or potentially dangerous conditions, including emergencies.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, responsibility, ownership, and initiative.
Strong communication skills and ability to instruct or train crew at multiple levels.
Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning, including the ability to plan voyages and understand vessel mechanics and movement.
Ability to swim and perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard.
Ability to traverse uneven ground and gangways; frequently bend, stoop, squat, and climb steps or ladders.
Ability to safely lift 40 pounds and handle heavy, large, or awkward equipment.
Physical ability and dexterity to handle lines, make up tows with wire rigging, operate deck machinery, and work on difficult-to-access equipment.
Ability to work below decks in periods of darkness and in confined spaces.
Ability to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Engineer II and above: meet the licenses and requirements listed for the applicable preceding engineer levels.
Engineer III: DDE 1000.
Engineer IV: DDE 4000.
Engineer V: DDE Any HP – 500 Ton.
Engineer I: vessel experience as an assistant or sole engineer on tugs; basic knowledge and troubleshooting ability with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; tow winch operation; engine-room cleaning and maintenance; basic VMS proficiency; understanding of the Curtin Standard; and thorough recordkeeping and reporting to the Port Engineer.
Engineer II: skilled in Deckhand I–III duties; signed off as an engineer on multiple fleet vessels; able to learn basic engineering systems on a new boat with some guidance; growing vessel-system troubleshooting and repair abilities; proficient VMS use; and beginning understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements.
Engineer III: engineering experience on all fleet vessels, including ocean tugs; ability to engineer an unfamiliar boat without prior instruction; thorough vessel-system troubleshooting and repair abilities; critical-path and proactive planning; full VMS utilization; thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements; audit participation; and a record of VMS performance and training others.
Engineer IV: high-level engineering, troubleshooting, and repair skills across fleet equipment; heavy repair experience, including engine overhauls and power-pack replacement; system installation experience for new and retrofit applications; vessel commissioning experience; basic welding skills; audit experience; and experience managing dry-dockings and repairs.
Engineer V: high-level engineering, troubleshooting, and repair skills across fleet equipment; heavy repair experience, including engine overhauls and power-pack replacement; system installation experience for new and retrofit applications; vessel commissioning experience; basic welding skills; audit experience; and experience managing dry-dockings and repairs.

Nice To Haves

Clamshell dredge experience.
Engineer I: MMC QMED/Oiler, Able Seaman endorsement, and STCW Basic Training.
Engineer III: STCW – RFPEW.
Engineer IV: STCW – RFPEW and AS-Engine.
Engineer V: STCW – RFPEW, AS-Engine, and STCW – OICEW.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain while maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.
Take ownership of assigned vessels; maintain inventories and work plans, create requisitions proactively, and leave the vessel cleaner than found.
Operate and maintain vessel engineering systems and equipment, including troubleshooting and repair appropriate to the engineer’s level.
Operate tow winches and maintain a clean engine room to the Curtin Standard.
Maintain thorough records and reports for the Port Engineer and use the Vessel Management System (VMS) as required for the engineer’s level.
Plan work with the Port Engineer and Captain while underway.
Manage deckhands or vessel project teams when applicable, assign and monitor work, and hold team members accountable.
Train and mentor Engineers I and II, Deckhands, and other crew as applicable; provide constructive feedback.
Plan engineering work proactively to maintain readiness and operational efficiency.
Participate in internal and external audits and help improve audit criteria and the Curtin Standard, as applicable to level.
Manage vessel repairs and dry-dockings; coordinate vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, and shoreside personnel, as applicable.
Commission new vessels, develop critical spares lists and standard operating procedures, and contribute to training content, as applicable.

Benefits

Competitive compensation; daily rates vary by engineer level.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
AD&D/life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Option to elect additional life insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
Option to elect a Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Company-coordinated, fully paid travel to and from the vessel.