About Us
Austal Fisheries Pty Ltd is one of Australia's leading integrated commercial fishing companies, with vessels operating in Australia's sub‐Antarctic Territories, The Northern Prawn Fishery and the Timor Reef Fishery. While we operate from the Sub‐Antarctic to the tropics, we are headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and have been in operation for over 50 years.
Role Overview
Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd has an exciting yet challenging opportunity for a Ship's Engineer (Fishing Industry) to join our team in Queensland on a full‐time basis.
Responsibilities
* Comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Testing.
* Support the berthing and unberthing of the vessel when in port.
* Operate, control, and maintain the ship's engine, machinery, and propulsion systems.
* Assist with baiting and hauling of fishing nets.
* Conduct and record product and refrigeration temperature monitoring in accordance with the Temperature Control Procedure.
* Check temperature probes and freezer gauges for accuracy on a seasonal basis in accordance with the Calibration Procedure.
* Comply with the Personal Health & Hygiene Policy and Product Handling Procedures at all times when handling product.
* Safely store and use cleaning chemicals, gases, oils, and greases in the engine room, and dispose of them safely.
* Maintain equipment, including hydraulics.
* Maintain potable water supply.
* Assist with processing and report any defects to the skipper and, if necessary, to Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd.
* Have a working knowledge of the relevant MSDS for any substance used in and around the vessel.
* Ensure all spaces, including deck and engine room, are cleaned thoroughly following all maintenance and repair work and maintained as such at all other times.
Qualifications
* At least 2 years of experience on fishing vessels or in seafaring roles.
* Certificate in vessel Safety Training (ideally, STCW95 and/or equivalent).
Salary
Approximately $96,400 per annum.
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