2nd Class Marine Engineer Featured

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Pictou; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Travel compensation per collective

Defined benefit pension plan

Health benefit packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northumberland Ferries Limited in Caribou, NS seeks a 2nd Class Marine Engineer for a full-time, year-round role. The engineer will oversee watch duties, maintenance, and repair of vessel machinery, reporting to the Chief Engineer.

The role requires strong safety, teamwork, and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning PMS, spare parts, logbooks, and compliance with marine regulations. Canadian eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate of Competency as a 2nd Class Marine Engineer.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and CoC certificates.
• Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of safe operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with passenger services (an asset).
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required for positions in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Act as Engineer of the watch and supervise the engine room during watch periods.
• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Supervise and delegate work to all personnel assigned to the watch.
• Report defects or irregularities to the Chief Engineer promptly.
• Comply with pollution regulations and environmental policies.
• Maintain vessel machinery spare parts inventory and order parts as needed.
• Keep PMS and Spare Parts Inventory systems updated.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and maintenance records.
• Be familiar with firefighting equipment, alarm systems, and SMS safety protocols.
• Adhere to company policies including safety and workplace rules.

Skills

Certificate of Competency

Seafarers Medical Certificate

SMS knowledge

Teamwork

Safety record

Job description

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2nd Class Marine Engineer

Caribou, NS Full-time

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL), a regional leader in the transportation industry, is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient ferry services. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking skilled and dedicated 2nd Class Engineers to join our dynamic team.

About Us

At NFL, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. We are committed to providing an environment that promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our team members enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Travel compensation per collective agreement
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health benefit packages
• Professional development opportunities

Position Overview

As a 2nd Class Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our vessels. This full-time, year-round position includes an active sailing season from May to December, followed by four months of essential overhaul and refit work during the off-season. Operations are based from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS.

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the over-all maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all machinery and equipment aboard the vessel. The 2nd Engineer is also in-charge of all the operational engineers and the crew of the engine room. This role demands a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork, contributing to the overall success of Northumberland Ferries Limited’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Is the Engineer of the watch, watches in the machinery spaces and, in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Supervise and delegate work to all personnel assigned to the watch.
• Reporting defects or irregularities to the Chief Engineer immediately.
• Understands and adheres to pollution regulations.
• Maintain vessel machinery spare parts inventory and order new parts when required.
• Ensure the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and Spare Part Inventory systems are updated regularly.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, maintenance records, and oil record books.
• Be well-versed with firefighting equipment, alarm systems, safety protocols, and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Comply with company policies, including the Uniform Policy, Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, Smoke-Free Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Certificate of Competency as a 2nd Class Marine Engineer.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all other relevant certificates required to maintain CoC.
• Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of safe operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with passenger services (an asset).
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required for positions in Canada.

Additional Information

Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).

Notice

To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at Northumberland Ferries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, and safety.

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