Port and Logistics Tug Master

3 days ago

Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia Synaco Global Recruitment Full time

About Synaco Global Recruitment


Synaco Global Recruitment is partnering with a leading player in the mining and resources sector to find an experienced ASD Tug Operator to join their operations in the Northern Territory.


This exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled professional to work on a one week on-one week off roster. The role offers a lifestyle-friendly schedule, allowing you to structure your time at home while putting out quality work every day.


As a Tug Operator, you will be responsible for performing harbour towage and acting as Engineer when not performing Master duties. You will also take command of the Tug and its crew when acting as Master, complete preventative, corrective and statutory maintenance on the vessel, and ensure compliance with site's authorised policies and procedures.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and motivate the vessel crew on familiarisation and compliance with the safety management system, participate in safety training and operational improvement exercises, and review and update operational procedures and safe work instructions.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Performing harbour towage in line with the operational plan;
  • Acting as Engineer when not performing Master duties;
  • Taking command of the Tug and its crew when acting as Master;
  • Completing preventative, corrective and statutory maintenance on the vessel supported by the maintenance teams;
  • Raising and completing SAP work orders for vessel maintenance;
  • Maintaining 100% compliance and completion of planned maintenance tasks;
  • Coordinating the attendance of crew as required for operations, the provision of stores, and ensuring readiness for operations;
  • Ensuring compliance with site's authorised policies and procedures, in alignment with statutory obligations including quality assurance and ISM procedures;
  • Managing crew discipline, alignment with company policies and procedures whilst living to its Core Values;
  • Supervising and assisting with Tug maintenance as necessary;
  • Completing the required operational reports and vessel logs to a high standard;
  • Induction and training of visitors, employees and other authorised personnel;
  • Leading and motivating the vessel crew on familiarisation and compliance with the safety management system;
  • Participating in safety training and operational improvement exercises;
  • Skills and competency training including the training of other crew members and trainees; and
  • Reviewing and updating operational procedures and safe work instructions.

What We Offer:



  • $132,000 - $137,250 per annum (based on a 1:1 roster)
  • 10% loading on hours worked outside of shift times
  • Flights from Cairns or Darwin
  • Work life balance – 1:1 roster
  • Accommodation and meals provided whilst on site

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