Chief Marine Engineer – Dredging Vessel Lead (Brisbane)

DEEP SEA DISCOVERY; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Sea Discovery in Brisbane seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of vessel machinery, including main engines and hydraulic systems. You will lead the engine room team, plan maintenance, and coordinate with the Master on engineering matters.

This Brisbane-based role requires residency in the local region and offers a partnership-based structure during the application process.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chief Engineer or senior engineer advantageous.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Current safety training and certification aligned with maritime operations.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for operation, maintenance and reliability of vessel machinery.
• Plan, schedule and manage the maintenance system, including outages.
• Lead, supervise and mentor engine room and deck crew
• Diagnose faults and manage repairs and rectification
• Maintain engine room logs, records and survey documentation
• Manage spares, stores, fuel and lubricants inventories
• Liaise with Master and contractors on engineering and survey requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture onboard

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Mechanical faults

Safety culture

Education

AMSA Marine Engineer Class 3 (Near Coastal) or higher

Job description

Deep Sea Discovery in Brisbane seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of vessel machinery, including main engines and hydraulic systems. You will lead the engine room team, plan maintenance, and coordinate with the Master on engineering matters.

This Brisbane-based role requires residency in the local region and offers a partnership-based structure during the application process.