Join Svitzer – A Leader in Maritime Excellence
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a global leader in the maritime industry? At Svitzer, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic, market

leading organization with a commitment to innovation, excellence, and safety.

What We Offer

At Svitzer, we believe in empowering our people to achieve their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Career Growth: A unique opportunity to develop your career within the world’s leading towage provider.
• Dynamic Environment: Work alongside a team of experts dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

General Responsibilities

Participate in the mooring and unmooring of vessels, the connection and disconnection of cargo transfer systems, working as deckhand on the T Class Line Boat and Tug, berth stand by duties (if applicable) in accordance with all terminal Operating Procedures, local operational site instructions and Svitzer Group Operations Procedures.

Working a 9 day cycle of 6 days on call followed by 3 days off.

Principal Responsibilities.

• Liaise with Shift Supervisor and Team Leader to meet operational Requirements.
• Operate mooring equipment and machinery within prescribes safe working limits.
• Moor and unmoor vessels safely.
• Connect and disconnect cargo transfer hoses and / or arms.
• Work as deckhand on the T Class Line Boat, Safety Boat and Barge in a safe manner.
• Maintenance work (greasing) of dolphins mooring hooks and loading arms on the berths.
• Assume berth ownership and perform routine checks of safety equipment of jetty area.
• Initiate defect, hazard / near miss and accident / incident reports (as required)
• Meet operational requirements by actively participating in voluntary overtime.
• Undertake any other duties as required.
• Undertake planned preventative and cosmetic maintenance (as directed)
• Maintain standards of performance and behavior as laid down for members of the shift teams.
• Participate in all the required safety matters.
• Be open to change in working practices, procedures and any development within your scope of work and role within the Company.
• Share knowledge and experience, especially with new recruits.

  Health and Safety Environment.

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Group Health Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Adhere to Safe Working Systems.
• Set and maintain safe systems of work and housekeeping within the team.
• Carry out the Loss Prevention Self Assessment (LPSA) program before commencing each task.
• Participate in all Tool Box Talks.
• Be familiar with relevant OH&S, environment and security regulations and reporting as appropriate.
• Comply with SVITZER health, safety, environment and security management systems and procedures.
• Participation in safety training, including any training of other crew members
• A commitment to undergo training to meet business requirements.
• Participate in any training the Company deems necessary to enable you to carry out your duties safely, competently and efficiently

  Emergency Response Tasks.

• Respond to the Refinery’s fire alarm system.
• Disconnect and sail vessels if required.
• Run out spill booms in the event of an oil spill.
• Respond to an emergency as laid down in the Terminal’s COMAH.

Team Working.

• Be open to change in working practices, procedures and any development within your scope of work and role within the Company.
• Promote and develop effective working relationship with fellow colleagues, other shifts and with the Client contacts.
• Participate in any training the Company deems necessary to enable you to carry out your duties safely, competently and efficiently.

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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