Harbor Captain

Position: Harbor Captain

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Marine Transportation

Reports to: Port Captain

Schedule: This is a full-time position on a set schedule including weekends.

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:

The Harbor Captain 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.
• Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency.
• 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; 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
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
• Must be able to swim

Harbor Captain - $725 - $850/day

REQUIRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

• 200-ton Master of towing vessels upon near coastal waters
• Radar unlimited
• Marine radio operators permit

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

• 1600-ton Master of towing vessels upon oceans
• STCW-Basic training

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

• Skilled operation of all harbor vessels in the fleet
• Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations.
• Thorough understanding of rigging and cordage
• Local area knowledge performing towage operations.
• Inland and Coastwise towing and voyage planning (tow wire, push, hip, reduced visibility)
• Proper use of tow pins, surge chains, tow wires, various lines/rigging, etc.

COMPLIANCE:

• Full utilization and operation of HELM
• 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
• Recordkeeping

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

• Act as a leader and mentor to all by leading by example and getting your hands dirty. The Captain should be capable of performing the basic duties of all other crew onboard.
• Strategic planning and consideration maintaining required work/ rest.
• Maintain a constant training ground on board the vessel and documentation of such activities.
• Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc.
• Maintain professionalism with Curtin staff, regulatory bodies, customers, agents, crews, ability to act as your own project manager, 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.

Curtin Maritimeis 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.