Marine Fitter – Offshore Crane Barge (FIFO, QLD)

Transhipment Services Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Job summary

Transhipment Services Australia (TSA) in Cairns, North Queensland, seeks a Fitter to maintain and repair vessel machinery on the TSA Skardon transshipment crane barge. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and involves welding, fabrication, engine overhauls, and deck maintenance within a small team.

The position operates on a 2:2 FIFO roster, ideally based in Queensland, with safety training requirements including CoST/STCW 95, AMSA medical, and AWS welding certification.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fitting) or similar.
• Certificate of Safety Training (CoST / STCW 95).
• AMSA medical (303).
• Working at heights and confined space entry.
• Welding Certification by AWS or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hydraulic equipment (pumps & motors).
• Knowledge of Caterpillar generators.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the engineering team to assist in welding, steel fabrication, engine overhauls, deck maintenance and greasing schedules.
• Manage and maintain the ship's welding equipment.
• Manage welding consumables and report day-to-day requirements for steel stock, welding material, Oxygen & Acetylene.
• Assist with generator engine overhauls.
• Assist with engine breakdown maintenance of supporting tug fleet.
• Assist with Dozer, Loader Crane maintenance.
• Perform minor steel repairs to damage on the barges.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fitting)

CoST / STCW 95 Safety Training

AMSA medical 303

Working at heights

Confined space entry

Welding certification (AWS)

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic pumps & motors

Caterpillar generators

Job description

Transhipment Services Australia (TSA) in Cairns, North Queensland, seeks a Fitter to maintain and repair vessel machinery on the TSA Skardon transshipment crane barge. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and involves welding, fabrication, engine overhauls, and deck maintenance within a small team.

The position operates on a 2:2 FIFO roster, ideally based in Queensland, with safety training requirements including CoST/STCW 95, AMSA medical, and AWS welding certification.