Get to Know Us

With over 190 years of maritime experience, Svitzer is a global leader in towage and marine services. Across Australia and Papua New Guinea, our tug crews help keep ports safe, efficient, and moving. When you join Svitzer, you become part of a proud maritime tradition and a team that works with purpose, discipline, and respect.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

We’re looking to connect with experienced Chief Engineers who are interested in upcoming opportunities with our operations in Papua New Guinea. Based in Port Moresby, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a hands-on operational environment where your seamanship, judgement and leadership make a difference every day.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Chief Engineer, you’ll contribute to vessel performance, safety outcomes, and maintenance standards, while supporting continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory, company, and port-specific requirements. Reporting to the Master onboard, your responsibilities will include:

• Operate and monitor vessel engines, generators, and associated systems during towage operations
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on engines, deck machinery, and associated equipment
• Execute maintenance in accordance with the Planned Maintenance System and budget requirements
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, including emergency maintenance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, ISM requirements, and port operating procedures
• Participate in and support safety training, drills, and competency development
• Monitor and report on safety performance, hazards, and incidents
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safe work practices

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Valid Engineer Class 2 Certificate of Competency from an approved regional maritime training institution (such as the PNG Maritime College)
• SOLAS Certification: Up-to-date Safety of Life at Sea training certificates certified by the NMSA
• A current NMSA Medical Fitness Certificate applicable to the Certificate of Competency
• Relevant experience in the maritime industry (harbour towage experience would be an advantage)
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capability
• PNG Passport with validity of more than six months

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Click HERE to submit your application via the Careers at Svitzer website.

Please make sure to apply by close of business 7 September 2026. We’re unable to accept applications by email.

We may begin the shortlisting process before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply early.