About the role

  • Work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain to maintain the Curtin Standard onboard
  • Perform engineering duties across OSV fleet: troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and commissioning
  • Clean and maintain engine room to company standards
  • Operate and maintain cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, and deck machinery
  • Perform heavy repairs including engine overhauls and power pack replacement; install systems on new and retrofit applications
  • Operate VMS and complete thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port/Chief Engineer
  • Lead and mentor Assistant Engineers and Deckhands; maintain onboard training program
  • Manage drydockings, interact with vendors, shipyards, regulatory bodies, and Curtin shoreside team
  • Develop SOPs, training content, critical spares lists, and standard operating procedures for commissioned vessels
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, ABS, USCG, and company Curtin Standard
  • Perform emergency duties and maintain vessel readiness including critical path and proactive planning

Requirements

  • Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision-making under potentially dangerous conditions
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ownership; proactive
  • Mentor others; ability to invest in development and success of crew
  • Superior communication skills; ability to instruct/train multi-level crew and office
  • Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills; plan and execute voyage; understand vessel mechanical and movement
  • Agility to traverse uneven ground and walk gangways at various heights
  • Agility to bend, stoop, squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds safely; move heavy, large, or awkward equipment
  • Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; makeup tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery
  • Ability to work below decks in darkness; work in confined spaces
  • Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or emergencies
  • Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard
  • Demonstrate good personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness
  • Must be able to swim
  • QMED Oiler: MMC QMED Oiler, STCW, RFPEW, Passport (Preferred: Able Seaman Endorsement)
  • Assistant Engineer (daily $450-$650): 3rd Assistant Engineer, STCW, OICEW, Passport (Preferred: Able Seaman Endorsement)
  • Engineer: DDE 4000, STCW, Chief Engineer Ltd 4000 HP (III/3), STCW OICEW, Passport (Preferred: DDE Unlimited, Able Seaman Endorsement)
  • Chief Engineer: Chief OSV or Chief Limited Oceans STCW, Chief Engineer 4000 (III/2), Passport (Preferred: Able Seaman Endorsement)
  • Preferred/desired proficiencies: Z–Drive experience, winch operation, welding skills, heavy repair experience, commissioning vessels, system installation, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical troubleshooting
  • Proficient in operation of VMS and thorough recordkeeping and reporting
  • Understanding and compliance with Sub-L, Sub-I, ABS, and USCG requirements (where applicable)
  • Leadership skills: lead by example, manage crew, vendors, shipyards; provide constructive feedback; create SOPs and training content
  • Experience managing drydockings and repairs; project management skills
  • Willingness to travel and work rotational schedule (average 28 days on/28 days off)
  • Legal authorization implied by application question (Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?)

Job title

OSV Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$32 - $63 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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