Assistant Port Engineer - Long Beach, United States - Curtin Maritime

Curtin Maritime
Curtin Maritime
Verified Company
Long Beach, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description
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.


WHAT YOU'LL DO:


  • Assist Port Engineer with Vessel Engineers & Engineering Support Staff (Shoreside Mechanics/Welders)
  • Support implementation of Engineering policies and procedures
  • Purchasing related to normal vessel operations
  • Enforcement of Helm Connect related to engineering tasks
  • Assist as directed with all Engineering and Marine Transportation department needs
Tasks & Duties


Assist in Management of Vessel Engineers

  • Coordinate with Port Engineer in assigning tasks to vessel engineers
  • Secondary Point of Contact for Vessel Engineers
  • Enforce Tasks are completed in timely manner
  • Ensure Parts Requests are completed and delivered to vessel

Vessel Operation and Engineering

  • Assist in management of work plans for the fleet through Helm Connect
  • Attend vessel drydock periods, report on progress and budgets
  • Assist in mobilization and outfitting efforts of vessels going on longterm or specialty jobs

Support Development and implementation of Engineering policies, procedures, and training

  • Enforce Engineering policies and procedures for all vessels
  • Actively participate in training programs

Purchasing related to normal vessel operations

  • Liaison with purchasing department
  • Review requisitions relating to engineering before Port Engineer approval
  • Assist in determining vendors and tracking specific parts

Helm Connect related to engineering operations

  • Ensure all planned and completed tasks are input in Helm Connect
  • Ensure all staff are utilizing Helm Connect properly

WHO YOU ARE:

Mental Aptitudes

  • Understanding importance and taking pride and responsibility in mastering the small things, before mastering the big ones.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations with focus.
  • Understand and respect the chain of command. Ability to take direction no matter how it is given.
  • Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being proactive in all situations /tasks.
Physical Aptitudes

  • The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
  • Able to work in confined spaces and carry heavy tools for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
  • Must be comfortable entering tanks and other confined spaces
  • Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
  • Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds unassisted.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to work when exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels, and potentially hazardous equipment.
Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of related experience
  • TWIC Card

WHAT WE OFFER:


  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits package including Medical (Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance at no cost for employee's coverage) with 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._
More jobs from Curtin Maritime
See all jobs of Curtin Maritime