{"id":3620341,"url":"https://alion.io/job/svitzer-chief-officertrainee-master-2","title":"Chief Officer/Trainee Master","company":{"id":2278303,"name":"Svitzer","domain":"svitzer.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/svitzer","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":88,"open_postings":24,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.667,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":20,"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Gothenburg, Sweden"],"countries":["SE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T18:08:02Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T15:28:59Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Join Svitzer as our new Chief Officer/Master Trainee\nWe are looking for two skilled navigators to join our Swedish operation. One position on the Swedish West coast and one position on the Swedish East coast\nThe position:\nThe position is a full-time employment, and you will be working in a 1:1 roster (two weeks on: two weeks off), as one of 3 crew members. Our vessels primary operational areas are either on the Swedish west coast (Gothenburg, Wallhamn, Uddevalla & Brofjorden (Lahälla) or Swedish east coast (Norrköping, Nynäshamn, Oxelösund, Norvik and Oskarshamn), but with occasional trips to Denmark or where assistance is needed.\nWho are we?\nSvitzer operates globally with a fleet of more than 450 vessels, stretching over 4 regions and 36 countries. In Svitzer Scandinavia we have 30 vessels, servicing all of Denmark, Bremerhaven in Germany and the Swedish East and West Coast, from Nynäshamn to Brofjorden and everything in between. We have 73 crew on our Faroe Island flagged vessels, operated by Swedish crew and 160 crew on our DIS flagged vessels. We pride ourselves in our ability to service our customers locally with the safety of our crew being our top priority.\nSvitzer offers a unique career at sea. Close cooperation between onshore and offshore, based on mutual respect and familiarity, though at times, a dynamic and hectic operation requires extra adaptability and flexibility from all. Small crews mean working closely with your colleagues in a positive team environment.\nWorking locally in Scandinavia and on fixed rotations, creates a good work / life balance. The job is action-packed with daily variations and the opportunity to use and develop your skills in a niche within maritime operations. If action and freedom under responsibility resonates with you, then Svitzer is the place for you.\nYour responsibilities:\nAs a Chief Officer in Svitzer you are responsible for the following:\nLead onboard operations and represent the company with professionalism and expertise.\nCarrying out safe operations to assisted ships in responsible and timely manner.\nTaking personal responsibility for ensuring a culture of safety is always observed onboard, and that existing tools to achieve same are utilized by all onboard.\nEnsuring proper administration of all ship management activities on the vessel, including timely safety and operational reporting, keeping of appropriate records etc.\nLiaising closely with land-based Managers, Harbour Pilots, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth planning and communication of all towage operations.\nWho are we looking for?\nWe are looking for maritime professionals who can resonate with the following: \nEager and willing to learn new skills (internal Trainee Master development path)\nA couple of years’ experience in vessel maneuvering and various responsibilities within bridge management.\nProactive and takes initiative in their daily tasks\nThrives in social settings with small crews\nHands on experience in vessel maintenance\nPractices a positive attitude in the workplace and good seamanship\nThrives in a dynamic operation and has a flexible approach to daily tasks\nRequired qualifications:\n\nMinimum a Swedish Class III or a Danish Mate 3. class\nValid STCW certificates (Basic Training, Survival Crafts, Advanced Firefighting, GOC, Medical Care, DSD, SSO, Medical Certificate\nStrong communication skills in both Swedish, Danish and English\nStrong administrative skills\nWhat do we offer?\nTailor-made tug handling courses - simulator and onboard training\nAs Chief Officer you are a part of Svitzers succession plan for Master positions\nYou will use your skills as a tug handling specialist daily\nHave opportunities to join various types of internal trainings\nClose contact and cooperation with local management\nHow to Apply?\nTo apply for the position, fill out the application online. If you have any questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Crewing Manager Sweden Jonas Mehl Thorborg \nBuilding a Diverse Workplace\nIn 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.\nDon’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. 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