Chief Engineer

Join SVITZER as a Chief Engineer and Navigate Your Future

Are you ready to take the helm of your career? SVITZER, a global leader in towage and related services, is seeking a talented and dedicated Chief Engineer to join our team in the floating pool. With over 4000 employees and a fleet of over 400 tugs, SVITZER offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in the maritime industry.

Why SVITZER?

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Be part of a renowned company making waves worldwide.

• Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a competitive work/life balance that lets you thrive both on and off the job.

• Innovative Environment: Work with the best-in-industry tools and technology to achieve excellence safely and efficiently.

Location: This role is based in our Floating Pool. Working in the Floating Pool requires crew to work flexibly across any UK port in which we operate. The team work on a 1 or 2 week on/off rotation.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Chief Engineer at SVITZER, you will be the backbone of our vessel operations. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will actively engage in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of marine equipment and systems, using a range of engineering tools and diagnostic equipment to ensure vessel reliability and performance. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operational Excellence: Ensure all machinery on board is in top condition and operate it during vessel operations.

• Safety First: Maintain the safe operation of vessels, engines, generators, and associated machinery.

• Meticulous Maintenance: Keep all machinery (deck and engine) up to operational standards at all times.

• Ownership and Cleanliness: Take pride in the vessel's machinery spaces, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and hazard-free.

• Proactive Reporting: Communicate any breakdowns or faults to the Master and Superintendent Engineer, coordinating repairs efficiently.

• Routine Upkeep: Perform routine maintenance and ensure the Planned Maintenance System is executed flawlessly.

• Resource Management: Maintain adequate supplies of lube oils and bunkers for continuous operations.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct regular checks and address or report any issues promptly.

• Regulatory Adherence: Follow all company, MCA, and external body guidelines, keeping paperwork accurate and up to date.

• Team Leadership: Supervise and train engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

• Survey Coordination: Assist in dry-docking and survey planning, ensuring timely and orderly completion of all work.

• Defect Management: Advise the Master on defects, maintain a defect log, and prioritise repairs with the Superintendent.

• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with your team, embracing both deck and engine roles.

• Continuous Improvement: Engage in mandatory and professional development training.

• Adaptability: Take on additional duties as needed, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer 6000kW, III/2 Unlimited preferred

• All STCW basic training in date

• ENG1 Medical with at least 6 months until expiry

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce detailed, accurate reports

• Expertise in fault diagnosis and machinery repair

• Proven leadership and team management abilities

• Preferably experienced in harbour or terminal towage

• Some deck experience would be advantageous

• Strong administrative and computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

Embark on Your Next Adventure with SVITZER

If you're passionate about maritime engineering and ready to lead a team to new horizons, apply now to join SVITZER. Let's navigate the future together

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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