Marine Engineers I Cairns

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Defence & Security

Bureau Veritas’ Defence and Security business is designed to offer flexibility in service delivery, enabling operations from our offices, client locations, or remote settings as required. We bring together the best industry and project management professionals in a team structure tailored to Defence and suited to delivering multiple projects across the country.

The Role

The Marine Communications Engineer position plays a role in supervising a team who are responsible for the support of all secure radio Communication on the ABF Maritime and Aviation Fleet assets.

The employee’s role is critical to mitigating key operational risks within Maritime Electro Systems, particularly during periods of intensive Depot Level Maintenance (DLM).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the integration of secure radio Communications for all assets within the Branch and provide technical advice on radio Communications system design, selection, and integration.
• Supervise the continuous improvement program for the governance of Instructions and Guidelines, Work Instructions, Marine Units Notices and other guidance manuals for Maritime Operational Technologies and Capability.
• Analyse and rectify technical faults and issues with Maritime Operational Technologies,
• Develop and deliver user documentation and training for capabilities within the scope of this role.
• Conduct configuration management of secure radio communication capabilities that the team is responsible for.
• Gather user requirements, documentation and securing quotations for works and liaise with third party vendors for the supply, maintenance, and support of their products.
• Improve the availability of deployed communication systems on board assets, both Aviation and Marine.
• Recommend, develop, and implement solutions to overcome identified capability gaps and obsolescence.
• Provide clear instructions and guidelines to ensure currency with local and Commonwealth law for the operation and maintenance of the radio communications network for agency, operational users, and contractors.

About You

• Possess or able to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Certificate III or Diploma in Electronics and Communications, equivalent or higher.
• A thorough understanding of modern radio communications infrastructure including transmission capabilities.
• Knowledge of emerging communications technologies and industry direction.
• Experience designing major radio communications systems.
• Ten (10) years electronics industry experience and/or five (5) years marine experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the ABF Vessel Management Plan, the ISM Safety Management Systems and other related IMO regulations.
• Demonstrated understanding of Engineering configuration controls and Integrated Logistic Support methodologies.
• Experience with IT Infrastructure including LAN, WAN, Structured cabling, CCTV, PABX and Internal communications (ships alarms, intercoms and announcing systems) and door lock/alarm systems; and

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.