OSV Mate

Curtin Maritime•Long Beach, CA

32d

About The Position

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth. THIS ROLE: The Chief Mate and Mate 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO: As a leader both within the organization and onboard, the Chief Mate and Mate will be the expert in the Curtin Standard. The Mate positions 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. Assist the Captain and Chief Mate 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 WHO YOU ARE: Mental Aptitudes 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 pro-active in all situations/tasks Understanding importance of being a mentor, 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) Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given Physical Aptitudes Agility 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; 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 vessel Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness

Requirements

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 pro-active in all situations/tasks
Understanding importance of being a mentor, 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)
Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given
Agility 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; 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 vessel
Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
TWIC Card
Minimum 200GRT, Oceans
STCW OICNW 500 GT or less
CG Medical Cert
Passport
GMDSS
Radar Unlimited
Perform all duties of Deckhand, Pilot safely on and off dock.
Proficient in operating vessel and basic maneuvering
Basic engine room knowledge and mechanical repair abilities
Basic crew management skills. Work plans created with Captain/Chief and carried out.
Some experience in short and long-term voyage planning, including weather observations/predictions
Basic knowledge and proficiency in operation of the Vessel Management System. Ability to build templates, forms, and reports in VMS. Complete outstanding tasks and VMS items in a timely manner.
Maintain inventories
Basic understanding and enforcement of The Curtin Standard
Introductory knowledge in assisting with internal and external compliance audits
All items from Mate I
Minimum 500 GRT Mate / 3rd Unlimited Oceans
STCW OICNW 500 GT or More
VSO
Completion of Curtin Maritime’s Deckhand Training Manual
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. Ability to build templates, forms, and reports in VMS. Complete outstanding tasks and VMS items in a timely manner.
Complete understanding and enforcement of The Curtin Standard
All those listed in Mate I & II
1600 GRT Master / 2nd Unlimited Oceans
STCW Master 3000 GT or less
DPO
ECDIS
Z-Drive experience
Certified Rigger
Skilled operation of OSV’S, Platform Supply Vessel, Z-Drive working in current, etc.
Dynamic Positioning (Follow target, Standby with Subsea Vessel, Launch & Recover ROV’s, Mooring work)
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, painting schemes/program, machinery limitations, etc.
Proficient with Z-drives
Familiar with USCG Subchapter L & Subchapter I regulations
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
Take ownership of vessel and crew by assigning projects to crew and holding yourself and crew accountable
Follow and enforce the Curtin Standard
Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
Advanced crew management skills. Ability to assist in large project and drydocking management.

Nice To Haves

DP Basic
VSO
Z-Drive Experience
Certified Rigger
Z- Drive Experience preferred
1600 GRT Mate, Oceans
DP Basic
Z-Drive Experience
Certified Rigger

Responsibilities

Assist the Captain and Chief Mate 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

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
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.

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