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Curtin Maritime

OSV Mate

Curtin Maritime, Long Beach, California, United States, 90802

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Chief Mate And Mate

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. 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. Responsibilities

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 Qualifications

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 Compensation

OSV Mate I - $450/day Licenses & Requirements

TWIC Card Minimum 200GRT, Oceans STCW OICNW 500 GT or less CG Medical Cert Passport GMDSS Radar Unlimited Preferred Licenses & Requirements

DP Basic VSO Z-Drive Experience Certified Rigger Vessel Proficiencies

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 Z- Drive Experience preferred Compliance

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