Svitzer looking for 2nd and 3rd Class in Port Cartier

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Tug Engineer - Port Cartier

HalifaxLocalOffshore Ref.: SV-067795

Svitzer is the largest company globally within towage, salvage and related services. We are 100% owned by the Denmark-based A.P. Moller/Maersk group – the world`s largest group of maritime companies. Svitzer Canada`s operations are concentrated on the East Coast of Canada (Nova Scotia and Quebec).

We Offer
SVITZER is looking for qualified Tug Engineers for our operation based out of Port Cartier, Quebec. We need qualified mariners with previous tugboat experience, and familiarity with harbor towage and near coastal towage work. We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership. We pride ourselves on empowering our officers to exercise considerable discretion in how they approach their craft, and on providing them with best in industry tools to accomplish their goals safely and to a high standard

Key Responsibilities
The Tug Engineer will be responsible for the efficient, safe operation, and maintenance standard of SVITZER`s vessels. Specific responsibilities include:

• Carrying out operational services to ships in a safe and responsible manner
• Being responsible for the safe operation of the vessel’s engines, generators and associated machinery and equipment
• Executing all technical maintenance and repair work to be performed on the vessel, and ensuring that the work orders of the planned maintenance system are being executed and performed as per requirements
• Ensuring proper administration of all technical related activities on the vessel, timely reporting, keeping of appropriate records, completion of purchase orders, etc.
• Keeping the engine room and areas clean and tidy and free of hazards at all times.
• Liaising closely with the Superintendent at all times to arrange repairs either internally or with external contractors
• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs as and when required, and to taking responsibility for ensuring that the Planned Maintenance System is carried out onboard
• Responsible for technical inventory of parts, lube oils, fuel, consumables, tools, including inventory management and including creation and tracking of requisitions
• Working with the technical department in drawing up specification documents for dry-docking and surveys
• Co-ordinating dry dockings and surveys to ensure all work is completed in a timely and orderly fashion

Who we are looking for
Qualifications
• Minimum 5-7 sea time in capacity of 2nd or Chief Engineer
• Class 2 Motor STCW95 with continued proficiency endorsement (for Chief Engineer)
• Class 3 Motor STCW95 with continued proficiency endorsement. (for Second Engineer)
• Strong administrative/computer skills
• Creative trouble-shooting skills a huge plus

For further information, please contact: Daniel Estebanez.

For more than 175 years, Svitzer has been providing customised marine services to clients worldwide. Our diverse and purpose built fleet of 400+ vessels operates in more than 40 countries, providing tailored solutions in harbour, terminal and offshore towage as well as in salvage operations. The cornerstone of our business is an unconditional respect for each other and the world we live in. To achieve this, Svitzer sets the highest standards of training and knowledge in our industry, and encourages a culture of safety, innovation, and entrepreneurship amongst its employees. We stand ready to provide safety and support at sea.

Being a part of the Maersk Group with over 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries, we have the scope to help you achieve even your most ambitious career goals.

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