Tugboat Engineer (Levels I-V)

About the role

Curtin Maritime, a marine construction and transportation company, is hiring tugboat engineers for multiple openings, live anywhere in the US. Engineers work directly with the Port Engineer and the Vessel Captain, applying the company's values of innovation, integrity and efficiency. Travel is fully paid and company-coordinated, and the schedule is full-time with project-specific days and hours, often involving long hours, weekend work and offshore travel.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute voyages and maintain a complete understanding of the vessel's mechanical and movement systems
• Maintain the engine room and vessel to the Curtin Standard, keeping thorough records and reporting to the Port Engineer
• Manage deckhands on projects and during downtime, and partner with the Port Engineer and Captain to plan work underway
• Level I: take ownership of assigned vessels, maintain inventories and work plans, and create requisitions
• Level II: manage teams on vessel projects and assist the Captain in keeping everyone busy
• Level III: lead by example, train engineers and deckhands, give constructive feedback and participate in audits
• Level IV: manage dry-dockings and repairs, act as project manager with vendors and shipyards, help write SOPs
• Level V: same as Level IV, with higher-level engineering, troubleshooting and repair skills

Required profile

• Attention to detail, strong organization and ability to make safe decisions under pressure
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, work below decks in darkness and in confined spaces, and to swim
• Good personal hygiene and clear thinking in emergencies
• Preferred: mentorship mindset and strong communication with crew of all levels

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems; tow winch operation
• Level I: assistant or sole engineer on tugs; Level II: skilled in deckhand duties and signed off on multiple vessels; Level III: engineer on all vessels including ocean tugs
• Level IV: heavy repair, system installation and commissioning, basic welding
• Level V: DDE Any HP 500 ton; preferred STCW RFPEW and OICEW
• All levels: TWIC card, CG medical certificate and passport; Level I: MMC OS/Wiper; Level II: MMC QMED/Oiler and STCW basic training; Level III: DDE 1000; Level IV: DDE 4000; Level V: DDE 500 ton
• Proficiency in the Vessel Management System (VMS); compliance with Sub-M, ABS and USCG requirements

What we offer

• Daily pay from $450 to $875 depending on level
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, AD&D/life insurance and 401k with company match
• Flexible spending account options and additional life insurance for dependents