Marine Fleet Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Fleet Engineer to join our Team at Port Taranaki.
The opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and reliable individual to help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the company’s marine fleet. The role involves carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance, resolving technical issues, and implementing operational improvements. Serving as the permanent relief Marine Fleet Engineer, you will provide essential cover during periods of planned and unplanned absence, ensuring the continuity of engineering operations across the fleet.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our wider marine operations team and contribute to our long-term success.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the company’s marine fleet to high safety and compliance standards.
- Plan and manage spare parts, resources, and maintenance schedules to minimise vessel downtime.
- Operate tugs as Chief or Second Engineer for harbour towage and coastal voyages, assisting with deck and emergency operations when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Maximo system and recommend improvements to vessel performance.
- Work collaboratively with crew to share operational duties and manage fatigue risks.
- Ensure tug engine rooms and related spaces are kept clean, safe, and well-organised.
- Actively promote and participate in health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
About you
You have proven marine engineering experience and the flexibility to step in and cover during periods of leave or operational need. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities. To set yourself up for success in this role, you will ideally also have:
- MEC 1 or MEC 2 ECE.
- Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving skills, applying systematic techniques to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ship safety systems and their application to ensure safe operations.
- Flexible time management skills suited to on-call and shift operations, with proven experience in maintaining performance and safety standards through effective fatigue management.
While not essential, it would be great if you also had:
- Previous harbour tug operations experience.
- Solid understanding and knowledge of Azimuth Thruster and Voith Propeller Systems.
- Electrical and control systems maintenance and diagnostic skills.
- Seagoing experience beyond coastal limits.
- Relevant tertiary qualification, for example, a Diploma in Engineering or other.
Our values
At Port Taranaki our values guide us on how we act with one another and how we make decisions within our business. Demonstration of these values will be key to your success:
- Our people come first: we take care of each other and our communities.
- Integrity guides us: we trust each other and act with respect and honesty, even when it is challenging.
- We embrace the future: we strive for improvement through innovation and learning.
- We collaborate to succeed: we work as a team, helping each other succeed.
What we offer
Port Taranaki is an important economic and supply chain asset for Taranaki and beyond – connecting our key regional industries with the world. We are prepared for change and embracing new ways of working, ensuring we continue to deliver for our customers, and the region, in being the Pride of Taranaki.
We offer an environment where continuous learning and professional development is encouraged. We consider your wellbeing to be a priority, and we support you with great flexibility initiatives as well as having a respectful approach to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would enjoy, and you're motivated to contribute to the overall success of Port Taranaki Limited, please apply now with your CV and Cover Letter.
We will begin reviewing applications as they arrive - including conducting interviews. We will close this role when a successful candidate has been appointed.
All candidates must already hold the required residency status to work in New Zealand and be able to satisfy a Ministry of Justice Criminal background Check. Candidates must also hold a full NZ driver’s license.
