Onboard Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) – Travel

Curtin Marine Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin Marine Transportation in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled marine engineer and deckhand to operate and maintain ship systems, under the supervision of a licensed officer. The role requires compliance with Jones Act, regular travel to project sites, and a rotating schedule.

Candidates should be prepared for physical work, safety training, and readiness to conduct preventive maintenance aboard vessels. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong situational awareness, reliability, and ability

Qualifications

• Requires USCG MMC and Jones Act compliance.
• Under supervision of licensed officers, monitor and repair vessel systems.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pass pre-employment physical and drug tests.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work rotating schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the vessel's power, propulsion, and auxiliary systems in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor, repair, and perform preventive maintenance under supervision.
• Manage consumables, spares, and tool inventories on board.
• Create daily work plans and record task progress in the Vessel Management System.
• Maintain inventory of tools and critical parts; update task notes.
• Assign tasks to junior engineering staff and monitor completion.
• Perform deckhand duties as required.

Skills

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical/ECM systems

Vessel operations

Tools

Vessel Management System

Job description

Curtin Marine Transportation in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled marine engineer and deckhand to operate and maintain ship systems, under the supervision of a licensed officer. The role requires compliance with Jones Act, regular travel to project sites, and a rotating schedule.

Candidates should be prepared for physical work, safety training, and readiness to conduct preventive maintenance aboard vessels. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong situational awareness, reliability, and ability