Skimmer Boat Operator

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Principal Accountabilities

• Operate skimmer boat equipment to remove surface debris and contaminants from waterways
• Conduct daily visual water quality assessments in the Claremont Channel area
• Maintain detailed logs of skimming activities and water conditions
• Perform routine maintenance on skimming equipment and watercraft
• Coordinate with terminal operations to ensure minimal disruption to shipping activities
• Report environmental concerns or unusual conditions to management immediately
• Comply with all maritime safety protocols and environmental regulations

Experience

Required

• Prior hands-on experience operating and navigating watercraft, specifically specialized equipment such as skimmer boats
• Experience performing routine mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on marine vessels and industrial equipment
• Background working in highly regulated industrial or maritime environments, with a strong track record of adhering to safety and environmental protocols

Skills

• Physical ability and technical knowledge to safely maneuver a skimmer boat to remove surface debris
• Strong observational skills to conduct accurate daily visual assessments of water quality
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate logs of daily activities and water conditions for compliance purposes
• Ability to coordinate effectively with terminal operations to avoid disruption to shipping traffic
• Strong communication skills to report environmental concerns or unusual conditions promptly
• Solid understanding of and adherence to maritime safety protocols and local environmental regulations

Core Competencies

• Agility & Resilience: Achieves positive outcomes in a changing environment, maintains a positive attitude under pressure, and seeks growth after setbacks
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to perceive, understand, manage, and respond to emotions effectively
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Focus on improving processes and systems
• Work Execution, Productivity & Technical Skills: Demonstrates the knowledge, expertise, and skills required to perform the job and applies them effectively in daily duties

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.