Carrington, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Rail & Maritime Transport (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

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About Us

With more than 180 years of knowledge and experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine-related services, and we strive every day to make port and terminal operations safer and more efficient. In the Australian region, Svitzer utilises a fleet of over 100 vessels to service ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. We are proud of our contribution to the community and are also the largest employer of Australian seafarers.

We currently have an opportunity for a Technical Superintendent to join our team in Newcastle, NSW. Reporting to the Port Manager this position offers the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide engineering and technical support to our vessels based in the Port of Newcastle.

What You Can Look Forward To

This a great opportunity for you to utilise your marine engineering expertise to engage with our crew to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement in the technical department.

What You Will Do

Your key responsibilities in this position will include:

• Manage vessel maintenance and availability alongside dedicated crew onboard in line with our planned maintenance system
• Preparation and management of budgets, procurement requirements and associated reporting
• Coordination of Classification and Government Authorities surveys and inspections, and management of related documents and certifications.
• Liaision with contractors to undertake specialised maintenance tasks on our vessels
• Work with the Operations Superintendent to plan maintenance schedules and labour requirements
• Inventory control of stores and spare parts
• Promote safe work practises in line with our Safety Management Syste

What You Will Need To Succeed

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

• Tertiary qualifications or a certificate of competency in Marine Engineering or equivalent
• Competency in MS Office Suite
• An understanding of various mechanical equipment and systems, such as diesel engines, power generation, dynamic positioning, propulsion systems and hydraulics

A strong track record in a similar position with exposure to offshore support vessels and/or tugboats will be highly regarded.

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 23 June 2024 - please note we do not accept applications received via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol testing.

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.

Since 1833, Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea. With 4,000 employees, a fleet of 430 vessels and operations all over the world, we are the global market leader within towage and emergency response.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

Since 1833, Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea. With 4,000 employees, a fleet of 430 vessels and operations all over the world, we are the global market leader within towage and emergency response.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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