Marine Project Engineer: Ship Docking & Repairs

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring for graduates

Safety-focused team environment

Career development and project variety

Job summary

SeaReady, a Veolia collaboration in Henderson, Western Australia, seeks a Project Engineer to lead ship repair, docking and maintenance packages. You’ll own scope reviews, estimates, schedules and contractor coordination, with day-to-day project administration to keep work on time and within budget.

Graduates are welcome; experienced engineers will take on increasing responsibility and potential second-in-command duties. A practical approach to safety and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Marine engineering recognised in Australia.
• Experience in ship repair, marine services or related industrial environments.
• Graduates welcome; responsibilities tailored to capability.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of scheduling, procurement, cost control and quality processes.
• Comfort with spreadsheets and project documentation systems.
• Current Australian driver’s licence; willing to support docking outside normal hours.
• White Card and MSIC, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Own ship repair work packages, including scope reviews, estimates and work packs.
• Maintain docking schedules and progress reports; track contractor activities against docking, undocking and redelivery dates.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, materials and site activities; escalate delays and delivery risks.
• Coordinate client queries, meetings and updates; record decisions and follow up actions.
• Obtain quotations; prepare purchase requisitions and process approved purchase orders.
• Track deliveries, receipts and invoices against approved orders.
• Maintain accurate job files, registers, timesheets and project administration.
• Track costs and commitments; prepare variation pricing and progress claims.
• Coordinate inspections, hold points and testing; maintain quality records and handover packs.
• Maintain contractor compliance records; coordinate permits, risk assessments and SIMOPS actions.
• Participate in safety inspections and audits; report hazards and follow up on corrective actions.
• Capture lessons learnt after each docking to improve delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Follow-up

Scheduling

Procurement

Cost control

Documentation

Contractor coordination

Education

Mechanical / Marine engineering degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project documentation systems

Job description

SeaReady, a Veolia collaboration in Henderson, Western Australia, seeks a Project Engineer to lead ship repair, docking and maintenance packages. You’ll own scope reviews, estimates, schedules and contractor coordination, with day-to-day project administration to keep work on time and within budget.

Graduates are welcome; experienced engineers will take on increasing responsibility and potential second-in-command duties. A practical approach to safety and strong communication are essential.