Austfish Pty Ltd is seeking Diesel Mechanics with Marine Skills for Prawn Trawlers operating out of Darwin NT
Permanent/Full Time Position
* We operate a fleet of 5 vessels, working in the Northern Prawn Fishery and the West Coast prawn fisheries – Kimberley, Nickol Bay and Onslow
* Role includes both sea time and shore-based duties
* Sea time would typically be 28 weeks or more per annum
Salary
* Salary from $90,000 - $100,000 per annum plus superannuation and other entitlements under the National Employment Standard
* Bonus may be payable dependent on catch.
Essential requirements:
* Previous experience on prawning vessels.
* The ability to go to sea for long periods of time - up to 4 months.
* Elements of ship board safety and meet AMSA crewing requirements.
* Experience on marine equipment and hold med 2 engine driver ticket, with refrigeration operating experience.
* Fire systems operation and procedures certificate.
* First aid certificate
Duties include:
* Operating and repairing onboard equipment
* Diagnostics of vessels equipment in general.
* Basic hydraulic experience
* Working ashore when vessels are in port as necessary.
* Following log book procedures.
* Assisting on deck with processing catch when required.
* Communicating effectively with the skipper of the vessel, Austfish refrigeration and hydraulics contractors, and the principal contact, Fleet/Chief Engineer Steve O Brien.
* General maintenance including overhauling and repairing
* diesel engines
* marine transmissions
* sea water pumps
* hydraulic systems
* refrigeration systems
* air-conditioning systems
* fire prevention and control systems
Desirable but not essential:
* Some electrical knowledge would be very useful.
Contact and send your applications to
Steve O'Brien 0427 236 *** or ************@austfish.com.au