Experienced Dredge Tugboat Deckhand

Curtin Maritime•Houston, TX

2d•$300 - $475•Onsite

About The Position

Curtin Maritime is seeking experienced Dredge Tugboat Deckhands to support our dredging and marine construction operations. Deckhands II and III will work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency while maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard. Candidates should have previous experience working aboard tugboats supporting dredging operations, including towing, line handling, rigging, barge operations, and vessel maintenance. Previous tugboat and dredging experience is required, and this is not an entry-level position. Curtin Maritime provides fully paid, company-coordinated travel to and from the vessel, and employees can live anywhere in the US.

Requirements

Previous tugboat experience.
Previous dredging experience.
Experience working aboard tugboats supporting dredging operations.
Experience with towing, positioning, and securing barges and dredging equipment.
Familiarity with deck rigging, line handling, and safe operations around heavy marine equipment.
Ability to work safely and effectively in active dredging environments.
TWIC Card.
Pass CG physical & drug test.
MMC (Ordinary Seaman).
CG Medical Certificate.
Passport.
STCW Basic Training.
Understanding of Curtin Standard and safety procedures.
Basic knowledge to assist with painting, forklift operations, rigging, welding, electrical, and engineering work.
Basic VHF usage.
Basic vessel maintenance skills.
Throwing lines skills.
Basic barge calling skills.
Barge tie up/untie skills.
Crane signaling and rigging skills.
Marlinspike skills: splices (3, 8, 12 strand; molly hogan wire), knots (bowline, clove hitch, round turn & 2 half hitches, timber hitch).
Engine room skills: reading gauges/logging, identifying abnormal operations, cleaning and inspecting equipment, tracing systems, performing basic maintenance/services.
House duties: maintaining fresh water levels, shopping/provisioning, inventorying, cooking, cleaning.
Able Body Seaman-Special (MT only) (Deckhand III).
STCW Proficiency Survival Craft (Lifeboatman-Ltd) (Deckhand III).
Qualified Rigger (Dredge only) (Deckhand III).
OSHA 30 (Dredge only) (Deckhand III).

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with anchor handling and dredge support operations.
Able Body Seaman Endorsement (Unlimited, Limited & Special).
STCW Proficiency Survival Craft (Lifeboatman).
STCW RFPNW (MT only) (Deckhand III).
All those listed in DH I and DH II (Deckhand III).

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Port Captain and Vessel Captain.
Support dredging and marine construction operations.
Maintain the Curtin Standard onboard.
Tow, position, and secure barges and dredging equipment.
Handle deck rigging and lines.
Perform safe operations around heavy marine equipment.
Work safely and effectively in active dredging environments.
Assist with anchor handling and dredge support operations.
Think clearly during stressful situations or emergencies.
Understand and respect the chain of command.
Pay attention to detail and maintain organizational skills.
Traverse uneven ground and walk gangways at various heights.
Bend, stoop, squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders.
Lift at least 40 pounds safely and move heavy, large, or awkward equipment.
Demonstrate physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines, make up tows with wire rigging, operate deck machinery, and work on poorly accessible equipment.
Work below decks in potentially dark areas and in confined spaces.
Perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment.
Swim.
Demonstrate good personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness.
Work independently on projects and tasks.
Work safely as directed by supervisor.
Proactively learn and become proficient with various vessels in the fleet and understand basic deckhand functions.
Complete Labor Training Program binder.
Assist with painting, forklift operations, rigging, welding, electrical, and engineering work.
Make and break tow in various configurations (tow wire, push, hip).
Make off lines on cleats, H-bitts, and double bitts.
Use basic VHF.
Perform basic vessel maintenance, including painting and prepping for paint, greasing, and caring for lines and rigging.
Throw lines (on/off bits, heaving and grapple lines).
Perform basic barge calling.
Tie up/untie barges.
Perform crane signaling and rigging.
Perform splices (3, 8, 12 strand; molly hogan wire).
Tie knots (bowline, clove hitch, round turn & 2 half hitches, timber hitch).
Read gauges/log and identify when something is operating outside of normal specifications to notify the Chief Engineer or watch officer.
Clean and inspect equipment.
Trace systems.
Perform basic maintenance/services in the engine room.
Maintain fresh water levels.
Assist with shopping/provisioning.
Assist with inventorying, cooking, and cleaning.
Anchor handling (Deckhand III).
Rig tandem tows (Deckhand III).
Prepare and rig barges for tow (Deckhand III).
Perform advanced cargo lashing (Deckhand III).
Perform advanced barge calling/piloting (Deckhand III).
Perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical knowledge (Deckhand III).
Lead deck crew in planning and stowing for long voyages, including creating long-term food menus and forecasting consumable use (Deckhand III).
Identify maintenance needs and plan projects and tasks to correct them (Deckhand III).
Use the Vessel Management System (Deckhand III).
Run the deck and lead the deck crew for all operations (Deckhand III).