Permanent Relieving Tug Engineer

Lyttelton Port Company; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health support

Health insurance

Gym discounts

Sick leave from day one

Parental leave

Job summary

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is seeking a motivated Marine Engineer to join the Tug Team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will maintain two tugs, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and support safe, efficient tug operations.

You will lead maintenance of PLC-based systems, coordinate contractors, and contribute to asset management, health and safety, and continuous improvement. A MEC5 qualification and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC-based systems experience and ability to diagnose problems.
• MEC5 or equivalent marine engineering qualification required.
• Understanding of maintenance safety management systems including contractor management.
• Demonstrated leadership and a positive safety leadership mindset.
• Physical fitness to handle heavy items and variable conditions at sea.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on vessels and equipment.
• Oversee start-up/shutdown, servicing, and monitoring of mechanical and control systems.
• Coordinate specialist service contractors and health and safety compliance.
• Contribute to long-term asset management planning and continuous improvement.
• Support tug operations, handle mooring lines, and assist with vessel movement.
• Promote safety, teamwork, and high-quality customer service in operations.

Skills

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Teamwork

Education

MEC5 certificate

Job description

When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Marine Engineer to join LPC’s Tug Team on a permanent, full-time basis. Working across our two tugs, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our vessels are safe, reliable and ready to deliver efficient tug services to LPC’s customers.

This is a varied role combining marine engineering and tug operations. You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, including routine servicing, equipment start-up and shutdown, monitoring vessel mechanical and control systems, and responding quickly to breakdowns. You’ll also coordinate specialist service contractors, identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, contribute to long-term asset management planning, and take an active role in promoting health and safety and continuous improvement.

Alongside your engineering responsibilities, you’ll support day-to-day tug operations, including handling mooring lines, attaching to and detaching from ships, operating winches, and monitoring line stowage and integrity. Working closely with the Tug Master and arriving and departing ship crews, you’ll help ensure tug assistance is delivered safely and efficiently.

You’ll work as part of an integrated team, fulfilling the agreed roster on a relieving, ad hoc basis across both LPC tugs.

What sets you apart

You’re a calm, professional and solutions-focused individual who takes pride in your technical capability and brings a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and customer service. You’re comfortable working in a small team, can respond effectively when issues arise, and take a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and improving how things are done.

• A minimum Marine Engineer Class 5 (MEC5) qualification, or equivalent.
• Strong technical capability, including experience with modern PLC-based systems, and the ability to diagnose and solve technical problems.
• An understanding of maintenance safety management systems, including contractor management.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership, act with integrity and be a positive role model for health and safety.
• The physical fitness required to lift and move heavy items, work in confined spaces, and operate in variable weather and sea conditions, with the ability to interpret distances accurately.

Benefits of joining the LPC team

Time

We offer five weeks of annual leave, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and spend with the people and activities you love.

Wellbeing

Your health matters. We provide access to TELUS Health for you and your household, offering confidential support and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We also offer health insurance through Southern Cross for you as an employee.You’llalso receive gym membership discounts atChristchurch City Council facilitiesand 10 sick days from day one.

Family

Our leading parental leave policy supports both primary and secondary caregivers. Primary caregivers receive 26additionalweeks at the same rate as IRD, secondary carers receive four weeks of paid leave,andwe protect your superannuation contributions- along with other great benefits.

Fun

Join our social club or get involved in exciting activities organised by TeWhakaroopu(our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Committee).

Learning

We invest in your growth! ExploreLearningHub,(ourlearningmanagementsystem), take advantage of professional development opportunities and benefit from on the job learning andcoachingto develop your skills and progress your career.

LPC is a proud member of Diversity Works and the Pride Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

About LPC

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is the South Island's largest international trade gateway, focused onfacilitatingthe growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island. Our services are critical to the success of a diverse range of exporters and importers and supporting thousands of jobs in the region.Sustainability and the safety of our people are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join LPC.

Pre-employment Requirements

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a pre-employment assessment which includes a Health Assessment, a Drug and Alcohol test, a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a TOROcheckand a pre-employment ACC check.

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement.

Applications close: Wednesday 4 th November, 5pm.

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