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Atlantic Towing; Saint John; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Towing invites applications for the Chief Engineer for the Harbour and Coastal fleet. The role requires overseeing engine room watchkeeping, maintenance programs, safety compliance, and ongoing reporting.

You will supervise engine room personnel, manage hazardous work, and ensure seaworthiness and documentation are up-to-date. Candidates should have 4–7 years of relevant experience, a 3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency, and certifications including MED, TDG, and Basic First Aid.

Qualifications

• 3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency
• Marine Emergency Duties
• Transport Canada Marine Medical
• Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR
• WHMIS
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)
• Years of Experience Required: 4-7 years

Responsibilities

• Ensure engine room watchkeeping arrangements are in place and Standing Orders and Night Orders for the vessel type are developed
• Ensure maintenance program is implemented and maintained per regulations and specifications and records kept
• Monitor performance, maintenance and repair of machinery and electrical equipment including Main Engines and Auxiliary Machinery
• Monitor survey status of machinery and maintain class survey reports
• Distribute work assignments, supervise and train engine room personnel, conduct appraisals
• Supervise hazardous work and ensure safety procedures (Safe Work Permit, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag Out, JSA)
• Inform Master of machinery damage affecting seaworthiness, engine revolutions, delays or outside assistance
• Review and sign-off engine room Logbook and keep information up-to-date
• Maintain vessel documents including Oil Record Book
• Ensure bunkers, lubricants, water and stores are adequate for voyage
• Prepare and submit management and performance reports (Change of Command, Fuel Reports)
• Contribute to ATL's safety culture by understanding safety processes and applying safe practices
• Understand pollution regulations and company environmental objectives

Education

3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency

Marine Emergency Duties

Transport Canada Marine Medical

Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR

WHMIS

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)

Job description

Chief Engineer

Atlantic Towing is seeking Chief Engineer for the Harbour and Coastal fleet.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper engine room watchkeeping arrangements are in place and, where applicable, appropriate Standing Orders and Night Orders for the type of vessel and operation are developed


• Ensure that the vessel's maintenance program is implemented and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturer specifications, company policies and good engineering practices and relevant records properly maintained


• Monitor performance, maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment, including Main Engines and Auxiliary Machinery, Steering Gear, Thrusters, Oily Water Separator, Sewage Treatment Plant, Pumps, Valves, Piping, Refrigeration Machinery, Deck machinery (i.e. winches, cranes, davits, capstans, windlasses, etc.), Galley, Other equipment as fitted as well as the vessel's structure with respect to hull and bulkhead, corrosion, and leaks


• Monitor the survey status of the vessel's machinery and maintain a current file of the vessel's class machinery survey reports


• Distribute work assignments, supervision, training, familiarization, and conduct performance appraisals of engine room personnel


• Supervision of any work of a hazardous nature, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed (i.e. Safe Work Permit, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag Out, Job Safety Analysis, etc.)


• Inform the Master of any machinery damage affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel, engine revolutions, possible delay or need for outside assistance in effecting repair - emergency or urgently needed repairs are to be requested immediately


• Review and sign-off the engine room Logbook, ensuring that all required information is entered and kept up-to-date


• Ensure that the vessel's official documents and in particular the Oil Record Book is maintained properly and up-to-date


• Ensure at all times that sufficient bunkers, lubricating oils, and water are carried on board for the completion of the voyage, or particular task


• Ensure that adequate engine room stores, supplies, and spare parts are available on board for the intended voyage and according to classification society standards


• At the specified intervals, prepare and submit to the office the necessary management and performance reports, i.e. Change of Command, Fuel Reports, etc.


• Contribute to ATL's safety culture by:
  
  
  
  • Understand and comply with various safety processes within the Safety Management System
  
  
  • Possess the skills to perform job related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks
  
  
  • Have a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System
  
  
  • Have thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company's objectives regarding environmental protection
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency


• Marine Emergency Duties


• Transport Canada Marine Medical


• Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR


• WHMIS


• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)


• Years of Experience Required: 4-7 years

About us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encou

• Location Saint John , NB


• Work location On site


• Salary $ 30.00 to $ 63.00 HOUR hourly


• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time


• Starts as soon as possible


• Source CareerBeacon #2563680

Advertised until

2026-09-19