Dock Supervisor
Job No:
85179
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 Dock Supervisor to join their team based in Sydney, on a full-time basis. This highly varied role will see you responsible for ensuring the Balmain Shipyard Maintenance Team supports Harbour City Ferries operations to achieve its goals in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner.
Some of your key responsibilities will include;
- Ensuring that all tasks are conducted with safety as first priority to protect people, equipment, and environment;
- Ensuring weekly work plans are executed effectively by assigning daily work for the tradespeople, monitoring progress and modifying as required;
- Participating in the weekly planning and scheduling process meetings to ensure alignment and commitment of resources and plant to the work schedule;
- Working with planners to ensure parts and consumables are identified well in advance of work execution;
- Managing direct reports through leave approvals, identifying training and development needs and providing feedback on areas of talent or improvement;
- Facilitating daily toolbox talks with maintenance crew to ensure understanding of work to be completed and any risks or hazards associated; and
- Complying with all OHS and Marine regulations, policies, standards and procedures.
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.
Applications close - 5pm Wednesday 22/02/2017 - APPLY NOW!