Tugboat Deckhand

Deckhand Position

Please note: This opening is not an entry level position.

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our three 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:

Deckhand 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.

Who You Are:

Mental Aptitudes:

• Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency
• Understand and respect the chain of command; ability to take direction no matter how it is given
• Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills

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 at least 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
• Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; make up 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 perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard vessel
• Must be able to swim
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness

Deckhand II - $300 - $400/day

Licenses & Requirements:

• TWIC Card
• Pass CG physical & drug test
• MMC (Ordinary Seaman)
• CG Medical Certificate
• Passport
• STCW Basic Training

Preferred Licenses & Requirements:

• Able Body Seaman Endorsement (Unlimited, Limited & Special)
• STCW Proficiency Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)

Responsibilities and Goals:

• Ability to work independently on projects and tasks
• Work safely as directed by supervisor
• Proactively learn and become proficient with the various vessels in our fleet and understand your basic functions as a deckhand on them.
• Completed Labor Training Program binder

Knowledge and Skill:

• Understanding of Curtin Standard and safety procedures
• Basic knowledge to assist as needed with painting, forklift operations, rigging, welding, electrical, and engineering work

On Deck:

• Making and breaking tow, various configurations (tow wire, push, hip)
• Making off lines on cleats, H-bitts and double bitts
• Basic VHF usage
• Basic vessel maintenance, including painting and prepping for paint, greasing, caring for lines and rigging, etc.
• Throwing lines (on/ off bits, heaving and grapple lines)
• Basic barge calling
• Barge tie up/untie
• Crane signaling and rigging

Marlinspike:

• Splices (3, 8, 12 strand; molly hogan wire)
• Knots (bowline, clove hitch, round turn & 2 half hitches, timber hitch)

Engine Room:

• Reading gauges/ logging and being able to 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

House Duties:

• Maintain fresh water levels
• Shopping / provisioning
• Inventorying, cooking, cleaning

Deckhand III - $400 - $475/day

Licenses & Requirements:

• All those listed in DH II
• Able Body Seaman-Special (MT only)
• STCW Proficiency Survival Craft (Lifeboatman-Ltd)
• Qualified Rigger (Dredge only)
• OSHA 30 (Dredge only)

Preferred Licenses & Requirements:

• All Those Listed in DH I and DH II
• STCW RFPNW (MT only)

Responsibilities and Goals:

• Work safely as directed by supervisor
• Ability to identify maintenance needs and plan projects and tasks to correct them
• Experienced in use of the Vessel Management System
• Ability to run the deck and lead the deck crew for all operations

Knowledge and Skill:

On Deck:

• Anchor handling
• Rigging tandem tows
• Preparing and rigging barges for tow
• Advanced cargo lashing
• Advanced barge calling/ piloting

Engine Room:

• Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical knowledge.

House Duties:

• Ability to lead deck crew in planning and stowing for long voyages. This includes creating long term food menus, forecasting use of consumables, etc.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
• 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.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.