Technical Superintendent
Job No:
85178
Location:
Balmain, Sydney
About the Organisation
Harbour City Ferries is a Transdev Australasia Company. Harbour City Ferries operates approximately 175,000 services, transporting more than 15 million people across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River each year. The extensive network connects 39 destinations and spans approximately 37 kilometres from Parramatta in Sydney's west, Manly in the north and Watsons Bay in the east.
Harbour City Ferries mission is to create a world-class ferry service in Sydney by taking the customer service to the next level. We will do so by building upon the great work of Sydney Ferries over recent years. Harbour City Ferries will be keeping a strong focus on safety, a more reliable and dependable service, clean ferries and an engaged staff helping Transport for NSW to better integrate the ferry service more with the wider transport network. All employees will be expected to participate and contribute to the development of a customer-centric culture and continued improvement in health and safety.
About the Opportunity
Harbour City Ferries have an opportunity for a Technical Superintendent to join their team based in Sydney, on a full-time basis. This highly varied role will see you responsible for developing and maintaining a life cycle Technical Maintenance Plan (TMP) for prescribed vessels, vessel systems and approve all planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs.
Some of your key responsibilities will include;
- Ensuring that the Technical Maintenance Plan scheduling logic is accurately recorded into the Works Management System;
- Reviewing and assessing all work requests forwarded by engineers, masters and other stakeholders for maintenance and repairs;
- Organising weekly maintenance planning – confer weekly with other Technical Superintendents, the Asset Manager, Maintenance Managers and Maintenance Planners to jointly review work orders and to plan, forecast and appropriately schedule maintenance tasks across the fleet;
- Managing prescribed vessel and vessel system upgrades (e.g. dockings, engine replacement), modifications and refurbishments within a project management framework; and
- Providing specialist engineering expertise and advice in budgetary planning, preparations and managing budgets in coordination with the Finance Department.
- Manage and report on the developed budget for the relevant class of vessel
- Manage vessel defects to maintain targeted availability.
The successful candidate will hold degree qualifications in Marine Engineering or a Class 1 or Class 2 certificate of competency in Marine Engineering. You’ll have extensive experience in marine engineering, naval architecture, or shipyard maintenance, alongside experience in vessel operation, maintenance, and repairs.
A demonstrated understanding of Marine Safety legislation and regulations will be key to your success in this position. You’ll have exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as strong computer literacy.
In recognition of your commitment and hard work, you’ll be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with your skills and experiences.
Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
Applicants should note the recruitment process will include reference checking, police checking, and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen. This role is defined as a Transport Safety Worker, therefore subject to random, suspicion and incident related drug and alcohol testing.
Please note: Applications for this position close 5pm Thursday 23rd February 2017