Marine Engineer

Henderson International Australia; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive reward

Remote work

Job summary

Henderson International Australia P/L, on behalf of their principals, seeks a Senior Engineer-Superintendent to strengthen its presence in Australia. The role involves providing local technical representation for group vessels, leading inspections and ensuring AMSA compliance during port calls across Australia.

Candidates should have AMSA Marine Surveyor background or extensive experience as Marine Engineer/Technical Superintendent, with strong knowledge of ship systems, safety, and operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical background with AMSA/PSC knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery, systems and safety requirements.
• Experience in technical supervision or marine surveying is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide local technical representation and support to vessels during Australia-wide port calls.
• Conduct marine inspections and ensure AMSA and Port State Control compliance.
• Prepare vessels for statutory, PSC, terminal and other inspections.
• Assess vessel readiness and identify deficiencies for close-out.
• Support rectification of deficiencies to achieve satisfactory close-out.
• Provide independent assessment of vessel condition and crew readiness.
• Liaise with vessels, shore management, authorities and terminals.
• Offer onboard guidance and training to masters and senior officers.
• Willingness to travel to all Australian ports on short notice.

Skills

Marine engineering

AMSA knowledge

Shipboard operations

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Henderson International Australia P/L, on behalf of their principals, a well-established international shipping group with diverse interests across the dry bulk, tanker and gas shipping sectors, is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer-Superintendent to strengthen its presence in Australia. Being headquartered in Greece and having representative offices in London, the Philippines and Singapore, the Group has a well-established international presence, with vessels calling regularly at Australian ports. The successful candidate will be expected to provide local technical representation and support to the Group's vessels during their Australia-wide port calls.

Key responsibilities

• Provide local technical representation and support to the Group's vessels during Australia-wide port calls
• Conduct marine inspections and ensure vessel compliance with AMSA and Port State Control requirements
• Prepare vessels for statutory, PSC, terminal and other demanding inspections
• Assess vessel readiness for inspections, identify technical and operational deficiencies and areas of non-compliance
• Support effective rectification of deficiencies resulting in satisfactory close-out
• Provide clear and independent assessment of vessel condition, crew preparedness and SMS implementation
• Liaise effectively across vessels, shore management, authorities, terminals and other relevant parties
• Provide practical onboard guidance and support to masters and other senior officers, including focused guidance and training where required
• Travel to all Australian ports at relatively short notice

About you

• Former AMSA Marine Surveyor with an engineering or technical background, or extensive experience as a Marine Engineer, Technical/Marine Surveyor, Technical Superintendent, or similar position within the Australian maritime industry
• Strong practical experience in AMSA and Port State Control, marine inspections and vessel compliance
• Previous seagoing experience as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer considered a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of vessel machinery, technical systems, safety requirements and shipboard operations
• Permanently residing in Australia, preferably Western Australia (Karratha, Port Hedland, Dampier, Perth, Geraldton, or surrounding areas)
• Ability and willingness to travel to all Australian ports at relatively short notice
• Proven problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
• Strong communication, negotiation and reporting skills with proven ability to liaise effectively across vessels, shore management, authorities, terminals and other relevant parties
• Ability to provide independent assessment of vessel condition and crew preparedness

Work from home.

Competitive reward.