Marine Maintenance Engineer
Journey Beyond, Australia
Job Description
About Us
Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds. Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.
Horizontal Falls is part of Journey Beyond, a national business focused on bringing Australia’s unique and iconic experiences to life.
About the Role
We are seeking a Marine Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. During our season which runs from March to November, this role will be based predominantly at our pontoon complex in Talbot Bay working on a rotational roster. During the off-season, this role will be based predominantly in Broome. This role reports to the Marine Maintenance Manager and assists in the maintenance and upkeep of all Horizontal Falls marine assets including but not limited to vessels, pontoons, and barges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs on marine vessels and assets to ensure their continuous and reliable operation
- Conducting inspections, troubleshooting issues, and diagnosing any problems that may arise in vessels mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Assisting in major repairs and overhauls, collaborating with contractors and suppliers as necessary
- Playing an active role in implementing preventative maintenance programs to maximise vessel performance and minimise downtime
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities through a digital asset management system, including logs, reports and documentation of all work performed
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards and procedures governing marine maintenance and safety in addition to adherence with Company SOPs and operational procedures
- Completion of ad hoc maintenance tasks and repairs under the guidance of the Marine Maintenance Manager
About You
As the ideal candidate you have an eye for detail and take pride in your work. You are a team player, while also able to work autonomously using your initiative and demonstrated problem solving skills. You will have a proactive and solutions focused approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude to achieve the best outcome for business operations.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience as a Marine Engineer preferably in the marine tourism industry
- An AMSA issued MED 2
- A valid First Aid amp; CPR certificate
- Coxswain ticket as a minimum (highly desirable)
- Fire prevention onboard ships or STCW (desirable)
What We Offer
An attractive salary along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, as well as:
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences amp; up to 40% discount on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Study Assistance to prepare you for expanded career growth opportunities
- Generous discounts with key suppliers such as Qantas Club amp; Appelles products
- Exclusive private health partnership with MediBank
- Access to leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers
If you are interested in this role and you meet the criteria listed above, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!