AddressAbout Us
With more than 180 years of knowledge and experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine-related services, and we strive every day to make port and terminal operations safer and more efficient. In the Australian region, Svitzer utilises a fleet of over 100 vessels to service ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are proud of our contribution to the community and are also the largest employer of Australian seafarers.
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Technical Superintendent to join our team in Newcastle, NSW. Reporting to the Port Manager this position offers the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide engineering and technical support to our vessels based in the Port of Newcastle.
What You Can Look Forward To
This a great opportunity for you to utilise your marine engineering expertise to engage with our crew to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in the technical department.
What You Will Do
Your key responsibilities in this position will include:
Provision of timely advice to the Port Manager on the condition of the fleet and any matter likely to affect the availability of any vessel in the fleet for duty
Assist with the maintenance and crew utilisation
Preparation of docking specification, budgets and reports as well as maintenance and repair budgets, and monitoring of expenditure against those budgets
Consult with operational managers to plan maintenance schedules and labour requirements
Inventory control of stores and spare parts and, where authorised, conduct negotiations with suppliers
Liaise with management to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules
What You Will Need To Succeed
To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications or a certificate of competency in Marine Engineering or equivalent
Strong track record in a similar position with exposure to offshore support vessels and/or tugboats
Competency in MS Office Suite
An understanding of various mechanical equipment and systems including diesel engines, power generation, dynamic positioning, tug propulsion systems and hydraulics
The flexibility to travel between our ports as required, to meet operational demands
If you share our excitement for the journey ahead and would like to work with leaders in the industry, we can’t wait to hear from you! To apply, click on the Apply button to be redirected to the job vacancy on the Careers at Svitzer website. Applications must be received by close of business Friday 24 May 2024 – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol testing.
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!
How to Apply
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