CSL Australia is currently looking for a permanent full time Chief Engineer to join our cement carrier Goliath. This operation is based in the Bass Strait. Reporting to the Master, the Chief Engineer is the head of the Engineer Department with all engineer Officers responsible directly to them for all machinery and equipment assigned to their care.

• A stable, permanent position with a leading Australian coastal shipping company
• FIFO schedule promoting work-life balance
• Work for a company that values safety, wellbeing, diversity, and professional growth
• Become part of a global organisation with access to knowledge-sharing across a diversified fleet
• A supportive team culture and leadership committed to ongoing improvement

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for:

• The safe and efficient operation of all machinery and electrical equipment and for the effective maintenance of the whole ship;
• Steelwork repairs and all maintenance of the vessel apart from general cleaning and preparation prior to and including painting;
• The issuance of the Vessel’s Work Orders
• Reporting all deficiencies affecting the safe, efficient and pollution free running of the vessel to the Master;
• Ensuring that planned maintenance system and inspection system will meet regulatory, Class and Company requirements;
• Liaising with the Fleet Technical Manager or Senior Vessel Manager for the technical soundness of the vessel.

• Educational requirement: as per AMSA Marine Order 72 – Engineer class 1 (required)
  • AMSA Chief Engineer (Class 1) CoC/CoR Unlimited
  • Minimum 12 months sea time as a First Engineer (required)
• MSIC Card (required or ability to obtain)
• Working Safely at Heights (required or ability to obtain)
• Enter and Work in a Confined Workspace certification (required or ability to obtain)
• Current AMSA Medical (required or ability to obtain)
• Australian Citizen or Valid Work Visa (required)
• Living in Australia

CSL Australia (“CSLA”) was established in 1999 and is the largest owner of and operator of dry bulk coastal vessels operating in Australian waters. CSLA is the major supplier of shipping services to the construction and building industries. CSLA is a division of The CSL Group Inc. (“CSL”) which operates a highly diversified fleet of specialised self-unloading vessels, off-shore transhippers and Handysize bulk carriers. CSL delivers millions of tons of cargo to industrial customers annually.

At CSL, we are committed to the wellbeing of our crews and employees, and to promoting a corporate culture that values high ethical standards, a safe and healthy workplace and respect for the environment. A career with CSL is both stimulating and challenging, and we are continually seeking skilled and passionate individuals to occupy key roles throughout our company. For more information on CSLA, please visit our website: https://www.cslships.com/en/csl-australia.

If you are interested in any of these roles then we love to hear from you! Please submit your CV via our website. We will be in contact with suitable candidates for a phone screen and to discuss what opportunities are available for your qualifications.

CSL Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.