mechanical assistant - water transport

Government of Canada; Pointe au Baril; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with routine maintenance and repairs on ships. This role involves ensuring the engine and machinery operate smoothly, maintaining deck equipment, and performing various cleaning tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have a keen attention to detail. The position is physically demanding and requires hands-on coordination. Join a team where your contributions will support essential maritime operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine maintenance and repair of ship's engine and machinery.
• Ability to operate and maintain deck equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing routine maintenance work and repairs on ship's engine.
• Monitor engine and machinery indicators to ensure proper functioning.
• Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Routine maintenance

Engine operation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist in performing routine maintenance work and repair to ship's engine, machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Clean engine parts and keep engine room clean
• Clean, chip and paint deck surfaces
• Monitor engine, machinery and equipment indicators
• Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves
• Operate, maintain and repair deck equipment
• Stand watch and steer ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of an officer

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination