Address As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer provides a crucial link in the Australian and Papua New Guinean supply chain. When you join us at Svitzer, you’ll be part of a team of professional and dedicated people who work together every day to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient marine services in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. At Svitzer, safety comes first.
Are you a Technical & Operations Co-ordinator looking for your next challenge? If so, we have an opportunity for a Technical & Operations Co-ordinator to join our team in Port Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis.
What You Can Look Forward To
Svitzer Australia is a place where you can unleash your potential. There is no set program or journey - it’s a mix of opportunities and choice, and can be defined by you, your ambition and dedication. You leader is there to guide the way, support your goals, and if you look for opportunities, there is no telling where your career will take you.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Port Manager - Brisbane, your key responsibilities in this position will include:
Laise closely with the Operations Superintendent and Technical Superintendent and co-ordinate day to day maintenance and Operations
General day to day technical administration ensuring compliance and consistency in accordance with statutory obligations
Assist the Technical Superintendent with preparation, planning and running of technical projects; including drydocking, vessel major maintenance and retrofits
Report all mechanical problems and defects in consultation the Technical Superintendent
Participate in tug vessels operational improvement exercises
Ensure all safety equipment is maintained, repaired or replaced and engage with contractors as necessary for the provision of maintenance and repairs to tug, shore facilities or otherwise as required
Monitor, procure and receive stores and equipment through appropriate Svitzer systems, as well as warehouse receival and delivery and yard co-ordination
Be reasonably able to travel to meet business requirements.
Other ad-hoc duties as required by management
What You Will Need To Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
Mechanical trades knowledge and/or previous experience in a mechanical trades position
Proven computer literate with competency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Valid Forklift ticket
Current Drivers Licence
Proficiency in using vessel planned maintenance software is highly regarded
Previous experience in the maritime industry or vessel repairs/ building yard is highly desirable
Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or tertiary qualifications in similar field would be advantageous.
An understanding of classification societies and statutory bodies with any matters relating to vessel certification/documentation compliance and variations of these
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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