Engine Room Assistant

BC Ferries; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

BC Ferries on Salt Spring Island is seeking a casual Engine Room Assistant to support vessel safety and operations under the supervision of the 1st Engineer.

You will monitor machinery, perform rounds and maintenance tasks, handle boiler and fuel duties, and assist with safety drills and repairs as needed. MED A1/B2 and Survival Craft credentials are required or strongly preferred, with TC Engine Room Rating as a plus.

Qualifications

• MED A1/B2 Basic Safety
• Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1)
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks safely

Responsibilities

• Monitor machinery: oil/water levels, temps, pressures, pumps
• Perform housekeeping of shipboard machinery and spaces
• Assist engineers with maintenance and engine checks
• Take fuel soundings and manage fuel oil samples
• Conduct safety checks and assist in drills and safety meetings

Skills

MED A1/B2

Mechanical background

Safety mindset

Education

Transport Canada Engine Room Rating

4th Class Motor Certificate (asset)

Job description

Job Description

ENGINE ROOM ASSISTANT

Casual

Salt Spring Island

The Opportunity

We are seeking a self-starter and a positive team player who provides essential vessel safety and operational expertise.

Reporting to the 1st Engineer, Engine Room Assistants are responsible for:

• Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds. Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff

• Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures

• Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and filter changes, engine adjustments, steering gear checks, and leg alignments; starting main engines and auxiliaries; taking lube and fuel oil samples; and assisting with major overhauls and refits

• Performing daily work routine including taking fuel soundings; pumping dirty oil tanks; assisting in receiving fuel on board; checking void spaces; and cleaning oil strainers

• Performing safety checks; ensuring emergency systems are in order; participating in emergency and safety drills; attending safety meetings; receiving stores; and repairing equipment defects in other departments

What you bring to the team

This position requires Marine Emergency duties training – STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1). You have an ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a safe and timely manner while monitoring and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems.

A mechanical background including formal training and/or a Transport Canada Engine Room Rating certificate is considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with a 4th Class Motor Certificate.

Join us!

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.