Join Svitzer as one of our new Chief Engineers
We are looking for two skilled Engineers to join our Swedish operation. 1 position on the Swedish West coast and 1 position on the Swedish East coast.
The position:
The position is a full-time employment, and you will be working in a 1:1 roster (two weeks on: two weeks off), as one of 3 crew members. Our vessels operate all over Sweden but with occasional trips to Denmark
Who are we?
Svitzer operates globally with a fleet of more than 450 vessels, stretching over 4 regions and 36 countries. In Svitzer Scandinavia we have 30 vessels, servicing all of Denmark, Bremerhaven in Germany and the Swedish East and West Coast, from Nynäshamn to Brofjorden and everything in between. We have 76 crew on our Faroe Island flagged vessels, operated by Swedish crew and 160 crew on our DIS flagged vessels. We pride ourselves in our ability to service our customers locally with the safety of our crew being our top priority.
Svitzer offers a unique career at sea. Close cooperation between onshore and offshore, based on mutual respect and familiarity, though at times, a dynamic and hectic operation requires extra adaptability and flexibility from all. Small crews mean working closely with your colleagues in a positive team environment.
Working locally in Scandinavia and on fixed rotations, creates a good work / life balance. The job is packed with daily variations and the opportunity to use and develop your skills in a niche within maritime operations. If action and freedom under responsibility resonates with you, then Svitzer is the place for you.
Your responsibilities:
As Chief Engineer in Svitzer you will be responsible for:
- Tug maintenance on board in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and budget.
- Maintenance and repair of marine plant and equipment.
- Supervision of personnel undertaking and assisting in the engineering function.
- Preparation of maintenance and operational reports as required.
- Participation in safety training, including the training of other crew members.
- Assisting other engineers as required.
- Ensuring day to day compliance with relevant environmental regulations
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for maritime professionals who can resonate with the following:
- A couple of years of hands-on experience in vessel maintenance
- Proactive and takes initiative in their daily tasks
- Thrives in social settings with small crews
- Practices a positive attitude in the workplace and good seamanship
- Thrives in a dynamic operation and who has a flexible approach to daily tasks
Required qualifications:
- Unrestricted license as Chief Engineer
- Valid STCW certificates (Basic Training, Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats, Advanced Firefighting, DSD, Medical Certificate)
- Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English
- Strong mechanical skills
What do we offer?
- As the only Chief Engineer onboard you have full responsibility of the engine room
- You will practice your skills daily keeping up to date with vessel maintenance
- Close contact and cooperation with local technical management
- Interactions within a small crew in an informal setting
How to Apply?
Crewing Manager Sweden Jonas Mehl Thorborg [email protected] or Crewing Coordinator Ida Lund [email protected]
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
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Skills Required
- Unrestricted license as Chief Engineer
- Valid STCW Basic Training certificate
- Valid STCW Survival Crafts and Rescue Boats certificate
- Valid STCW Advanced Firefighting certificate
- Valid DSD certificate
- Valid medical certificate
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English
- Strong mechanical skills
- A couple of years of hands-on vessel maintenance experience
- Proactive, adaptable, flexible, and able to work effectively in small crews
Svitzer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Svitzer and has not been reviewed or approved by Svitzer.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes and retirement contributions are commonly highlighted in job postings and company materials. Feedback suggests these offerings provide a reliable backbone to the benefits package across many regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options and health checks are frequently referenced, with some praising the health scheme coverage. Feedback suggests these provisions support employee wellbeing in multiple locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Rotational leave patterns and scheduled blocks of time off are integral to many maritime roles, sometimes with vacation pay arrangements. Feedback suggests these structures offer substantial rest periods despite demanding operational schedules.
Svitzer Insights
What We Do
Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider specializing in towage and marine services. Operating a fleet of 456 vessels, the company serves approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries. Their mission is to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable marine solutions, ensuring the efficient movement of goods and enhancing safety within the maritime industry.
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