At Svitzer, we are proud to connect the world through safe and reliable marine services. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a qualified and experienced 1st Class Chief Engineer to join our Marine Operations team at Tanger Med.
As Chief Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our harbour tugs. You will be responsible for the vessel's engine room, propulsion systems, machinery and technical equipment, ensuring the tug remains operationally ready and compliant with applicable safety and maritime standards.
Join an international maritime company where safety, people and operational excellence come first. You will become part of a professional team contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of essential harbour towage services at Tanger Med.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates our core values: Constant Care, Our People, Our Name, Humbleness and Uprightness.
Interested? If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this responsibility, we invite you to apply through our recruitment platform.
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!
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Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels.