About Us

With over 190 years of expertise, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine-related services, committed to making port and terminal operations safer and more efficient. In Australia, Svitzer operates a fleet of more than 100 vessels across Australia and Papua New Guinea, proudly supporting the community and being the largest employer of Australian seafarers.

We are looking for a Tug Engineer with a strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety and teamwork, to join our team in Bunbury, WA. The successful candidate must reside within a two-hour radius of our operations, and FIFO is not an option.

As an unrostered 50% part-time employee, you are required to commit to a minimum of 91 days per year (50% of a full-time schedule). The position follows a 3-on/3-off rotation, where during the 3-week "First Call" period, you must be available and able to respond to work within 2 hours' notice. In the 3-week "Second Call" period, you may be contacted for work but can choose to decline.

What You Can Look Forward To

As a Tug Engineer in Bunbury, you'll enjoy the benefits of living in a beautiful coastal town with a strong community spirit. You'll ensure our tugs are operating efficiently while working in one of Australia's largest regional ports. Enjoy the perfect work-life balance in Bunbury, with its stunning beaches, vibrant local culture, and a variety of recreational activities at your doorstep.

Key Responsibilities

You will report to the Port Manager and the Tug Master onboard the vessel. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operate and maintain all machinery (deck and engine) to operational standards at all times

• Perform maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment, including emergency maintenance tasks

• Ensure the Planned Maintenance System is used correctly onboard and prepare maintenance and operational reports as required

• Report operational defects to the Master and local management promptly

• Adhere to Svitzer's policies and procedures, meeting statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures

• Participate in safety, skills, and competency training relevant to your duties, including training other crew members

• Assist other crew members on deck as needed

• Undertake duties at dockings, including monitoring and supervising other personnel as appropriate

• Monitor and review work health and safety standards and procedures, reporting as necessary

• Engage in operational improvement exercises and collaborate with local management to enhance operational procedures

• Ensure day-to-day compliance with relevant environmental regulations

What You Will Need To Succeed

To be thrive in this position, you will demonstrate:

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

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

• 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 is highly advantageous

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships with external customers

• Capability to perform under pressure, particularly in emergency situations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong 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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