Dredge Engineer

Curtin Maritime•Norfolk, VA

2d•$450 - $875•Remote

About The Position

Curtin Maritime is a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. We are seeking Dredge Engineers to join our team. 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. 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.

Requirements

TWIC Card
MMC – OS/Wiper
CG Med Cert
Passport
Assistant or sole Engineer on tugs
All those listed in Engineer I (for Engineer II, III, IV, V)
MMC QMED/Oiler (for Engineer II, III, IV, V)
STCW Basic Training (for Engineer II, III, IV, V)
DDE 1000 (for Engineer III, IV, V)
DDE 4000 (for Engineer IV, V)
DDE Any HP – 500 Ton (for Engineer V)
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)
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
Dredge Experience Required

Nice To Haves

MMC QMED/Oiler
Able Seaman Endorsement
STCW Basic Training
STCW - RFPEW (for Engineer III, IV, V)
STCW - RFPEW, AS-Engine (for Engineer IV, V)
STCW - OICEW (for Engineer V)
Clamshell Dredge Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain.
Apply core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency.
Maintain the Curtin Standard onboard.
Take ownership of assigned vessels.
Maintain inventories and work plans.
Be proactive in creating requisitions.
Leave 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.
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.
Manage dry-dockings and repairs.
Act as your own project manager.
Interact with and manage vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
Participate in the creation of SOP’s and other training content.
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.
Basic proficiency in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS).
Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard.
Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port Engineer.
Skilled in all Deckhand I – III position duties.
Get on a new boat and figure out the basic engineering systems on board (Engineer II).
Growing understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems (Engineer II).
Proficient utilization and operation of VMS (Engineer II).
Beginning understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements (Engineer II).
Get on any boat, without prior knowledge or instruction and figuring out how to engineer it (Engineer III).
Thorough understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems (Engineer III).
Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations of the engineering of the vessel including maintaining a constant state of readiness (Engineer III).
Full utilization and operation of VMS (Engineer III).
Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements (Engineer III).
Experience participating in external and internal audits (Engineer III).
Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function (Engineer III).
Strong management skills as it relates to fellow crew, vendors, and shipyards (Engineer III).
Maintain a constant training ground onboard the vessel for Engineers I & II and Deckhands (Engineer III).
Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc. (Engineer III).
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. (Engineer IV & V).
Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc. (Engineer IV & V).
Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems (Engineer IV & V).
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!" (Engineer IV & V).
Basic welding skills (Engineer IV & V).
Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard (Engineer IV & V).
Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function (Engineer IV & V).