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.

Are you a qualified marine engineer seeking hands-on experience in dockyard operations, including vessel dry docking and maintenance activities?

If so, we are currently accepting expressions of interest to join our Docking Engineer candidate pool, where you will be considered for short-term opportunities to support future vessel dockings across Australia.

What You Can Look Forward To

As a Docking Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing expert engineering support during vessel docking operations. Your responsibilities will include preparing vessels for lifting, conducting maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing contractors to uphold quality and safety protocols.

What You Will Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare vessels and equipment for lifting and refloating operations.

• Maintain vessel logbooks and perform Planned Maintenance System (PMS) tasks during docking.

• Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to safety standards and company procedures.

• Conduct inspections of tanks and enclosed spaces and participate in sea trials post-docking.

• Ensure compliance with classification society, flag state, and company standards.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To thrive in this position, you will demonstrate:

• An Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher

• Proven track record in the maritime industry, with specific experience in vessel operations, maintenance, and engineering.

• Experience in harbour towage operations will be highly regarded

• Familiarity with the standards and procedures of Classification Societies, particularly Lloyd's Register, to ensure compliance and quality assurance.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders

• Accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables, from maintenance logs to compliance documentation.

• Composure during emergencies or high-stress scenarios to ensure timely and effective resolutions.

• Competency in using applications like Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project

• Familiarity with using Planned Maintenance System databases to track and manage maintenance activities and schedules.

• Familiarity with using PMS databases to track and manage maintenance activities and schedules.

• Forklift, dogging and enclosed space entry training certifications are advantageous.

• Due to the location of our vessel dockings, preference will be given to candidates who reside close by to Fremantle, Brisbane or in Tasmania.

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 Saturday 31 August 2024 – please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.

Please note, as this is an expression of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if and when a suitable opportunity arises.

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

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.