Deckhand

**_PLEASE NOTE: This opening is _**_NOT_**_ an entry level position. _**
- Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 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**:
**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 I - $266/day**

**LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS**:

- TWIC Card
- Application submitted for MMC (Ordinary Seaman)
- Pass CG physical & drug test

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS**:

- 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

**DECKHAND II - $300 - $400/day**

**LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS**:

- All Those Listed in DH I
- MMC (Ordinary Seaman)
- CG Medical Certificate
- Passport
- STCW Basic Training
- STCW Proficiency Survival Craft (Lifeboatman)

**PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS**:

- Able Body Seaman Endorsement (Unlimited, Limited & Special)

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS**:

- Ability to work independently on projects and tasks

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL**:
**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 I and DH II
- Able Body Seaman-Special (MT only)
- 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**:

- Mastery of Deckhand I & II
- Completion of Curtin’s Deckhand Training Manual
- 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 Insu