SVITZER is the largest global company within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs.

We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership. 

We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard. 

General Area of Responsibility:
1. The Engine Rating reports to the Chief Engineer.
2. The Engine Rating contributes so the vessel is always available to be deployed in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by the Chief
Engineer and always in accordance with HMS policies/procedures and according to local legislation when applicable.
3. To perform all work tasks safely and if in doubt before the work start ask the Chief Engineer for guidance
4. Propose initiatives for raising the onboard safety level
5. Active participation in safety training like drills onboard
6. To perform duties assigned by the Chief Engineer related to all tasks on the vessel.
7. To perform maintenance and housekeeping duties on deck, in the engine room or accommodation as instructed by the Chief Engineer.
8. The Engine Rating has the obligation to Stop Work whenever a task is unsafe (by personal judgement) and then inform the Master. Deck
Hands must know the procedure Stop Work that also include the `Take 5`. `Stop Work` and `Take 5` is simplest measures Svitzer have
for crew to prevent personal injuries. Master is responsible for instruction.
9. The Engine Rating must know the procedure Proactive and Near Miss Reporting for the various type of occurrences that should be
reported to the Chief Engineer or Master with the potential to cause injury, illness, pollution, defects or damage. Chief Engineer is
responsible for instruction.
10. Comply with the regulations of the company safety management system.
11. Induction training of visitors, employees and other persons authorized by SVITZER to access the vessel where a Master, Deck Officer or
Chief Engineer/Engineer or Deck Rating is unavailable.
Specific Area of Responsibility:
Perform related duties under command of Port Engineer for any Tug, Boat, or Jetty shore or offshore, and provide assistance when required.
1. Perform his duties on the two front Tugs; one day on a tug and one day on the other front tug, and another Mechanic perform typically on
two rear tugs (Escort Tugs) as instructed and supervised by Chief Engineer in charge.
2. Perform repair tasks, maintenance task (Deck/Engine), and watch keeping as assigned by Chief Engineer.
3. Maintain awareness and continually observe all Boat’s machineries, control consoles, piping system, emergency procedures, safety
precautions and stores, and keep the tug workshop tidy and clean.
4. The Tug Mechanic is not allowed to start or stop any engine / motor without Chief Engineer’s orders except in case of emergency.
5. Observe engine control room.
6. Ensure that all air pumps and compressors in remote Stand By mode.
7. Continually observe indicators for RPM, Pressure, Temperature, Volts, Hertz, Kilowatts and Amps of Generators, Air Pumps,
Compressors, Coolers and all other operating engines.
8. Check regularly engine room for any leaks (fuel, oil, water, air), abnormal noise, hot spots, bilge level and any other instruction by the
Chief Engineer in charge
9. Notify Chief Engineer of any alarms or abnormalities that arise while Chief Engineer operates towing winch in bridge.
10. Operate towing winch in case of emergency after instructions from Master or Chief Engineer.
11. Provide assistance to bridge and deck when required in case of emergency after instructions from Master.
12. Connect towing wire when required in case of emergency after instructions from Master.
13. Provide assistance to small boats/mooring team when required in case of emergency after instructions from Pilot or Master.
Required/Preferred Education and competencies:
 Current international medical certificate issued a maximum of a year previously
 Five years’ experience on board a marine vessel, preferably a tugboat
 Valid Seaman Book
Possession of STCW Certification (A-III/5)
 Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4)
 Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1 Manila)
 Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2)

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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