About Us

Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea since 1833. As a world leading towage operator, our people and vessels stand ready to meet the need for safe and efficient marine solutions in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Whether working on our vessels or on the land, we are all a part of the Svitzer Australia family and proud of the role we play in keeping global supply chains running smoothly.

Do you have a positive attitude, good work ethic and can demonstrate sound analytical and problem-solving skills? If so, we have an opportunity for a Tug Engineer to join our team across Sydney Ports on a casual basis.

Due to the nature of the position being required to potentially relief at short notice, preference will be given to candidates who reside within two hours of the operation or are willing to relocate at their own expense.

What You Can Look Forward To

Reporting to the Port Manager and the Tug Master onboard the vessel, you will be part of a three-person crew and will be responsible for operating and maintaining engines, deck machinery, and other equipment aboard.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that all machinery (deck and engine) is maintained to operational standards at all times

• Maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment, including emergency maintenance work and to take responsibility for ensuring that the class approved Planned Maintenance System is carried out onboard.

• Preparation of maintenance and operational reports as required

• Reporting operational defects to the Master and local management in a timely manner

• Compliance with policies and procedures authorised by Svitzer and consistent with statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures

• Participation in safety, skills and competency training relevant to duties and employment, including the training of other crew members

• Assist other crew members on deck as agreed

• Undertake duty at dockings, including monitoring and supervising

• other personnel as necessary and appropriate

• Monitor and review of relevant work health and safety standards

• and procedures and reporting as appropriate

• Participation in operational improvement exercises and liaise with local management regarding improvement of operational procedures

• Ensure day to day compliance with relevant environmental regulations

What You Will Need To Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher

• Current statements of attainment in Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) validity) and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009)

• A current AMSA Medical applicable to your Certificate of Competency

• A valid MSIC or ‘Job Ready’ MSIC Application (or proof of ability to obtain)

• Prior towage experience would be highly advantageous

• The ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships with external customers

• Ability to work under pressure, particularly in emergency situations

• Attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritise tasks

• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written

• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills

• The right to live and work in Australia

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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