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Chief Engineer

Svitzer
Freeport, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026
We Are Looking For You

Svitzer is looking to hire an individual willing to join a diverse team, comprising of a unique work environment where safety is of the utmost importance and is filled with opportunities for growth, learning and development.

As Chief Engineer, you would be the highest-ranking engineer onboard, responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and reliability of the engine room and equipment onboard.

Overview Of The Job

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for:

  • The operation and maintenance procedures of the main machines,
  • Power generation plants and auxiliary equipment that are inside the machine room, as well as those that are on deck,
  • Guaranteeing efficiency in the operation of all the mechanical equipment inside the tugboats.

What You Offer

  • More than 2 years of experience in similar position preferable.
  • Technical degree in Industrial Mechanic, Diesel/ Hydraulic or related fields, preferable.
  • Capacity to perform Level I maintenance to the equipment.
  • Basic knowledge in multi-meter use, fuel and water probe use, amount of fuel and water calculation, appropriate use of paints, oils analysis, use of heat gun, manometers and thermometers reading.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.

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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