Fleet Marine Technical Lead

Canadian Adventure Charters; Marystown; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Adventure Charters seeks a Marine Technical Superintendent to lead the technical management of its Ice-classed Expedition & Research fleet. You will coordinate dry-docking, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will oversee budgets, supervise engineers, and collaborate with ship crews and shore teams to optimize performance and reliability across vessels, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• Chief Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (Unlimited) or equivalent seagoing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Superintendent or a senior technical officer on relevant vessel types.
• Thorough knowledge of ship construction, machinery, electrical systems, automation, and safety equipment.
• Experience with Vessel Refits and Conversions.
• Familiarity with relevant international and national maritime regulations, class society rules, and port state control requirements.
• Proven experience in budget management and cost control.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar) and relevant technical software.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of assigned vessels including hull, machinery, electrical, automation, and safety.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise dry-docking, repairs, maintenance, and modifications, ensuring work is within budget and schedule.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance schedules and ensure their effective execution.
• Monitor vessel performance, analyze technical reports, and identify areas for improvement in efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with flag state regulations, class society rules, port state control requirements, and other relevant regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Budget and cost control: develop and manage annual technical budget, monitor expenditures.
• Liaise with Masters, Chief Engineers, shore-based teams and external stakeholders.
• Conduct vessel visits for inspections, audits, and relationship building.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Cost control

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine engineering or Naval Architecture

Chief Engineer's Certificate of Competency (Unlimited)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Canadian Adventure Charters seeks a Marine Technical Superintendent to lead the technical management of its Ice-classed Expedition & Research fleet. You will coordinate dry-docking, maintenance, and upgrades while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will oversee budgets, supervise engineers, and collaborate with ship crews and shore teams to optimize performance and reliability across vessels, with travel as needed.