second engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• In/on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Inspect maintenance and emergency repairs done on engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Operate main engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment on ships
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of engine room crew
• Stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Tank vessel
• Passenger ship
• Bulk cargo vessel
• Container vessel

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Transportation provided by employer