chief engineer - water transport

Groupe Desgagnés; HVDC Interconnection Line Radisson Qc - Sandy Pond Ma - 450 kV; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company is looking for a 1st Class Marine Engineer to operate main engines and supervise engine room crew. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience and holds the necessary marine engineering certifications. This temporary position offers 40 hours of work per week and is based in Quebec, Canada.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate required.
• Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate main engines and auxiliary equipment on ships.
• Supervise engine room crew activities.
• Monitor performance of engines and machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: College / CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work environment

• In / on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of experience

• Tank vessel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Work Term: Temporary

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week