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: 

Curtin Maritime is looking to add a Lead Carpenter to our team. We’re looking for an individual who lives by our core values of Innovation, Integrity and Efficiency and wants to help us build out a shipyard carpentry/joinery program and work to improve our fleet.

Our carpentry projects range in size and complexity from building out a shelf in an office or converting shipping containers to professional offices to refurbishing the interior of a ship’s superstructure. The right fit for this role will tackle each project with the same vigor and enthusiasm.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage Carpentry projects while using labor from Labor Training Program
  • Communicate with Shipyard Superintendent and Labor Training Coordinators on work plans and sequencing
  • Generate painting work plans and manage timely completion of team assignments
• Teach new hires while adhering to The Curtin Standard
  • Assist with development of training content for labor programs; participate in training employees
  • Give feedback to employees, and participate in employee performance evaluation process as requested

• Critical member of the Shipyard Management team, working to collaborate on resource allocation across multiple projects and project sites
  • Plan upcoming work, and coordinate with team on resource allocation
  • Assist with management of large-scale projects
• Inventory supplies and consumables and work with procurement group to ensure proper stock while minimizing wastage
  • Create a minimum and maximum inventory of paint and paint supplies for yard
  • Set schedule of inventories and maintain via HELM Connect
  • Confer with purchasing department for special projects that require excess supplies
• Thought partner to work on continuous improvement by introducing new processes, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Research new technology in coatings systems, techniques and equipment
  • Work with Shipyard team to research and obtain SSPC certifications
  • Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirements

• 10 years of transferable experience in the area of skill carpentry and construction
• Shipyard Competent Person
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction
• Certified Forklift Operator
• Certified Rigger

Mental Aptitudes

• Brainstorming and thinking outside the box
• Planning, scheduling, and sequencing work
• Excellent communication, team building, and motivational skills
• Unique problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Must be analytical, reliable, and able to work independently with attention to detail and good follow-through
• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work alongside office staff and vessel crew members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters and areas of the organization
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions

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, 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.)
• Ability to lift to 50 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.

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.