Docking Superintendent

About Us

As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer provides a crucial link in the Australian and Papua New Guinean supply chain. When you join us at Svitzer, you’ll be part of a team of professional and dedicated people who work together every day to provide our customers with safe, reliable, and efficient marine services in ports and terminals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. At Svitzer, safety comes first.

Are you a Docking Superintendent passionate about continuous improvement with previous experience overseeing vessel docking? If so, we have an opportunity for a Docking Superintendent to join our team in Brisbane, QLD on a permanent full-time basis.

What You Can Look Forward To

Svitzer Australia is a place where you can unleash your potential. There is no set program or journey - it’s a mix of opportunities and choice, and can be defined by you, your ambition and dedication. Your leader is there to guide the way, support your goals, and if you look for opportunities, there is no telling where your career will take you.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Regional Technical Manager, you will provide comprehensive support, coordination and expert guidance to stakeholders overseeing vessel dockings throughout the region. Due to the nature of the role, we require someone with flexible availability as there will be frequent travel involved (domestic and international), which may be for extended periods at a time, with after-hours work involved.

Your key responsibilities in this position will include:

Provide guidance to project owners on procedural and governance requirements regarding technical, finance, procurement and legal aspects

Manage and execute vessel dockings or projects, ensuring the completion of agreed-upon scope of works and in accordance with classification society, flag state and company procedures

Support project owners and coordinate docking closure following the company's timeline, including cost tracking, reconciliation, final docking reports, and evaluations of shipyards/contractors.

Provide regular updates on project progress, and proactive resolution of any issues or concerns that may arise during the course of dockings or projects.

Negotiate with external stakeholders on contracts and agreements

Ensure all docking and projects are adequately resourced and risk assessed, with the appropriate procedures, standards, permits and licenses.

Supervise and lead Docking Engineers assigned to dockings and projects.

Continuously assess docking and project processes to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

What You Will Need To Succeed

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

Engineering trade or qualification, ideally with a background in marine engineering.

Proven track record of working in marine technical roles, showcasing a strong understanding of marine systems and operation.

Prior experience in working with Australian flagged vessels.

Experience collaborating with Classification Societies, with familiarity ideally with Lloyd's Register standards and procedures.

Experience in heavy fitting and shipyard operations, demonstrating proficiency in vessel maintenance, repair, and construction.

Proven experience in developing and maintaining project timelines and plans, ensuring clear objectives and milestones are established and adhered to.

Demonstrated capability in technical writing, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation

Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations, particularly during emergencies, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project

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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