chief engineer - water transport

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Electromechanical technology/electromechanical engineering technology
• Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other
• Marine maintenance/fitter and ship repair technology/technician
• Marine transportation, other

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Moving cargo
• Marine
• Marine cargo handling company
• Gas distribution company

Level of expertise

• Engineer

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

• 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate
• Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

Experience and specialization

Field work location experience

• Offshore or at sea

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits