Join Svitzer and become part of an exciting, market leading, and vibrant
company within the maritime industry.
We are a leading global towage and marine services provider listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.
We offer
We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.
We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.
We are looking to recruit a Marine Superintendent for a 12 month fixed term contract to be based in Milford Have, Pembrokeshire.
Outline Description of Role
To manage the day-to-day relationship between Svitzer and the Terminal Customers to ensure delivery of service to the required standards of safety and efficiency.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract
Functions:
Primary
Essential
Strong leadership and management skills and demonstrable experience of leading teams up to 30 people.
Personable, approachable and with strong communication skills.
Results-focused, and able to show evidence of delivery, and of a constant desire to improve oneself and others.
Strength of character and resolve to enforce safety and other standards, often in challenging environmental conditions.
Desirable
Experience of working with Trade Unions - or other experience of working with multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation in the marine and oil and gas sectors.
Comfortable with use of performance software tools.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.
company within the maritime industry.
We are a leading global towage and marine services provider listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.
We offer
We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.
We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.
We are looking to recruit a Marine Superintendent for a 12 month fixed term contract to be based in Milford Have, Pembrokeshire.
Outline Description of Role
To manage the day-to-day relationship between Svitzer and the Terminal Customers to ensure delivery of service to the required standards of safety and efficiency.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract
Functions:
Primary
- Proactively support Svitzer in its commitment to safety, ensuring that all operations are risk assessed, adequately resourced and conducted in accordance with Health, Safety and Environment legislation and Svitzer procedures and that permits and licences are in place.
- Proactive, effective day to day leadership and management of a team of 36 Svitzer staff to ensure they are motivated and supported in delivering to the highest standards. Be accountable for the performance of the crews within the operation, including the correct maintenance of all physical assets, on a daily basis.
- Manage and be accountable for the shift roster through the shift supervisors.
- Manage crew training and progression to ensure a robust and resilient operation
- Manage all mooring and line boat operational issues in line with our customer contract.
- Supported by HR and the Port Manager, manage the relationship with the local union branch, holding regular consultation meetings and resolving any disputes that may arise.
- Proactively support Valero on the management of crews and daily use of a safe system of work for all Svitzer crew on site, including uploading necessary documentation.
- Work with the Port Manager and HR Business Partners to recruit people with the relevant skills, qualifications and attributes to the business.
- Work with Svitzer training team to ensure that all crews have up to date certification, including planning career progression and securing resources for training.
- Work with Marine Standards to promote safe operations, quality assurance and security of the business.
- Ensure all accidents are fully investigated and incident reports prepared;
- Be able to handle disciplinary and grievance cases sensitively and effectively.
- In conjunction with Port Manager and others, prepare forecasts, wages, budgets and financial plans for the Valero mooring operation;
- To report back on a regular basis on the port's performance to key stakeholders.
Essential
Strong leadership and management skills and demonstrable experience of leading teams up to 30 people.
Personable, approachable and with strong communication skills.
Results-focused, and able to show evidence of delivery, and of a constant desire to improve oneself and others.
Strength of character and resolve to enforce safety and other standards, often in challenging environmental conditions.
Desirable
Experience of working with Trade Unions - or other experience of working with multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation in the marine and oil and gas sectors.
Comfortable with use of performance software tools.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.