AST Oceanics is looking for a Marine Project Engineer to join our team on contract basis for 6-12 months full time with a possible extension. Experience within marine vessel technical management and marine engineering background is required. We are looking for a candidate (Perth/Darwin based) to support on various projects of maintenance upkeep cycle.

About us

AST Oceanics is a privately owned company providing MARINE SOLUTIONS - COMPETENT, SAFE, FLEXIBLE AND EXPERIENCED Vessels, Crew, Vessel Management, Vessel Build and Supervision Marine Project Management, In Service Support, Planned Maintenance System (PMS), Undertaking demanding and/or integrated marine projects AST Oceanics combines its experience and proficiency in these specialist services to deliver safe, affordable, effective and efficient marine services and asset management solutions. AST Oceanics has a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. All new employees will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. The successful candidate must understand the requirements of the safe operation of commercial vessels and demonstrate a high level of customer service.

We are looking for a candidate (Perth or Darwin based) on a contract basis for support on various projects of maintenance upkeep cycle. General duties and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

assist with client vessel technical management.

general assistant for engineering.

assisting compiling and writing technical information for vessel training manuals and PMS system.

assisting with management of vessel engineering changes including configuration change management.

assisting with liaising and engaging contractors to attend the vessel to carry out repairs.

any other ad hoc engineering support as required.

coordinate activities including facilitating the availability of necessary drawings, technical manuals including supervising the activities conducted by the shipyard.

providing contractors with all necessary documentation such as drawings, supplier manuals and datasheets to successfully carryout the maintenance jobs.

provided support to the Fleet Technical Manager and Technical Superintendent for administrative tasks.

draft and populate the bi-weekly/daily reports.

collect and verify contractor service reports.

travelling to Darwin to support with adhoc projects.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

NC3 Engineer or Class 2

Right to work in Australia

Currently reside in Australia (Preferably Perth/Darwin)

2-3 years’ experience within Maritime industry

Marine Engineering Qualification

Vessel Technical Management

Good safety culture

Knowledge of Class/AMSA requirement

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to self-manage and work as part of a team

Optional Qualifications/Skills:

AMSA/Near Coastal Medical

Elements of Shipboard Safety or higher

Experience working with Safety Management Systems

Experience in government / defence maritime industry is highly desirable

Confined space / working at heights

Benefits:

May suit a candidate who a qualified marine engineer looking for a transition into shoreside management

Exciting opportunity in the Marine Industry

Offering competitive salary

Great Team Environment

Strong Safety Culture

Great Company to work for!