THIS ROLE:
Captain I, II, III will work directly with the Port Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.
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)
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 40 pounds safely and unassisted; 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 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
- Must be able to swim
Captain I - $625/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 200 GRT Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal
- Passport
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, working in current)
- Anchor Handling
- Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wire etiquette, VHF radio etiquette, various lines/rigging, etc.
COMPLIANCE:
- Proficient in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
- Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
- Thorough recordkeeping
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Ownership of vessels; assign projects and hold everyone accountable Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, etc.
Captain II - $625 - $725/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Captain I
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Captain I
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- Skilled operation of all vessels in the fleet
- Ocean towing, tandem towing in various arrangements, bar crossings, etc.
- Ocean voyage preparation, rigging barges for tow
- Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations
- Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage
COMPLIANCE:
- Full utilization and operation of VMS
- Experienced in auditing and proactively completing corrective actions
- Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
- Attend and lead crews and vessels through audits and inspections Impeccable recordkeeping
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty occasionally. The Captain should be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
- Strategic planning and consideration (Maintaining STCW rest requirements by dogging of watches, taking advantage of downtime to take provisions/fuel/water, spare parts, consumables, etc.)
- Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel
- Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc.
Captain III - $725 - $900/day
LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Captain I & II
- Minimum 500 GRT Master of Towing Vessels
- GMDSS
PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:
- All those listed in Captain I & II
VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:
- “Tow anything, anywhere in the world, on any boat, with any crew”
- Pathfinder – Lead crews when starting a new job. Identify safe routes, SOP’s, efficiencies, proper notifications and trainings of all other crews.
- Deadship rigging and towing, including design of towing package and components
- Advanced ocean tandem/triple towing and design of rigging packages
COMPLIANCE:
- Experience creating SOP’s and commissioning new vessels
- Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
- Proven track record of performance in the VMS, as well as training of others in its use and function
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
- Experience managing drydockings and repairs
- Proficient in commissioning’s, “Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!”
- Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing customers, agents, Curtin Shoreside Team, 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.