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Form of workEstablished in 1972, Stehr Group is recognised as one of Australia’s leading seafood companies, specialising in the off-shore ranching and grow-out of Southern Bluefin Tuna.
Based in Port Lincoln, Australian Tuna Fisheries / Stehr Group are seeking a motivated person to fill the following vacancy within our dynamic aquaculture company:
CASUAL/FULL TIME MARINE ENGINE DRIVER - MED1 or MED2
Contribute to the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the vessel through the provision of a broad range of skills and abilities related to the fish catching and fish husbandry processes.
The role:
- Responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of the vessel as directed, pre-checks, general start-ups, checks, record keeping, servicing, vessel crane and basic hydraulic repairs.
- Tuna fishing and towing operations within qualification limits
- Preparing vessel for sea under supervision from Vessel Maintenance Manager
- Feeding and harvest operations inshore
- General maintenance and upkeep of the vessel
- Ensure safety of self, vessel and others
Personal Abilities and Attributes:
- Passionate and positive personality
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Well presented
- Innovative and optimistic
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Enjoys being part of a team and recognising team successes
- Up front and honest
Essential:
- Qualification as Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 or 2 (with experience)
- Sound knowledge of engineering and vessel maintenance and responsibilities
- Can diagnose problems and communicate them with ability to complete basic repairs as required
- Unsupervised servicing of machinery
- Understand and completes daily checks, record keeping is maintained and reporting of issues or faults is timely and accurate
- Relevant work experience in similar roles
Full time position with an attractive remuneration is available for the right candidate.
A pre-employment medical must be undertaken prior to commencement.
