Mate

Curtin Maritime • Long Beach, CA

2d • $540 - $750 • Onsite

About The Position

Mate I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, and Vessel Captain, 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, Mate I, II, III will be the expert in the Curtin Standard. The Mate will apply the core values of Efficiency, Integrity, and Innovation to every task and assignment and strive to meet the standard both onboard and off.

Requirements

• TWIC Card
• Minimum 200 GRT, Near Coastal w/ Mate of Towing Vessels OR 500 GRT Mate, Near Coastal w/ TOAR
• CG Medical Certificate
• MROP FCC License
• Radar Unlimited
• STCW Basic Training
• Passport
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft
• Completion of Curtin Maritime’s Deckhand Training Manual
• VSO
• All those listed in Mate I & II

Nice To Haves

• Oceans endorsement
• Able Seaman
• VSO
• All those listed in Mate I
• STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
• STCW Medical Care Provider
• All those listed in Mate I & II
• STCW BRM
• STCW OICNW 500 Ton, Near Coastal
• Master of Towing Vessels
• 200 GRT Master

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain as directed
• Train and develop the crew in our internal procedures, leading by example.
• Provide expertise in voyage planning and execution, focusing on efficiency and safety.
• Foster an environment where morale is the cornerstone to achieving success
• Manage the crew as it relates to vessel upkeep.
• Maintain Vessel Management System, overall compliance, and reporting
• Perform all duties of Deckhand 2
• General understanding of Curtin vessel operating standards. Examples include: radio etiquette, various lines/rigging and their appropriate applications, caring for cordage, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc.
• Introductory knowledge of boat handling
• Able to fill out forms and reports in Vessel Management System
• Basic engine room knowledge
• Introductory crew management skills on deck and for vessel maintenance
• Introductory voyage planning and meteorological knowledge
• Basic proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System.
• Understanding of The Curtin Standard
• Introductory knowledge in assisting with internal and external compliance audits
• All DH 3 skills
• Proficient in operating vessel and basic maneuvering
• Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities
• Advanced crew management skills. Work plans created with Captain/Chief and carried out.
• Proficient in short and long-term voyage planning, including weather observations/predictions
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System. Complete outstanding tasks and VMS items in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventories
• Complete understanding and enforcement of The Curtin Standard
• Introductory knowledge in assisting with internal and external compliance audits
• Developing skilled operation of inland tugs, push boats, coastal tugs, working in current, etc.
• Coastwise single barge towing, hip towing, and push towing
• Voyage/work planning for the above.
• Understanding of Curtin vessel operating standards. Examples include radio etiquette, various lines/rigging and their appropriate applications, caring for cordage, anchoring on tow wire, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc.
• Mastery of Vessel Management System. Proficient in the operation of all modules and the ability to train others
• 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 enforce the Curtin Standard
• Maintains professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
• Advanced crew management skills. Ability to coach crew members and provide feedback for improved performance.
• Ability to assist in large project, 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, and 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