marine engineer

Wolverine Terminals; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company in Prince Rupert is seeking a dedicated Marine Engineer. The role focuses on maintenance, planning, and asset control among other tasks, with a competitive salary of $48.08 per hour. Candidates should have Marine Engineering certification, significant industry experience, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the marine industry performing engineering/maintenance duties.
• 5+ years of boiler experience required.
• Experience with lifting 50 lb and ability to wear respirators.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate key elements of maintenance programs.
• Ensure timely completion of preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support and participate in day-to-day operations including rail car movements.

Skills

Self-reliance

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with MS programs

Education

Marine Engineering certification recognized by Transport Canada

3rd or 4th class marine engineer license / Trade Certification

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

Electrical components up to 480 V

Job description

Marine Engineer

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Marine Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance, planning, inventory, and asset control. The work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with regulatory requirements and Wolverine Terminals Standards. The role operates a 12‑hour day shift on a rotational basis, with after‑hours availability including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Administer and coordinate key elements of the maintenance programs, including documentation and records related to work orders, work plans, warranty work, service requests, and safe working procedures.
• Plan all preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure all preventative and corrective maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Work with the Terminal Manager and others to conduct and assist with monitoring programs to identify improvement opportunities, which may require data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain, collect, and analyze data to apply analytical thinking and analysis tools for root‑cause and/or cause‑and‑effect determination.
• Document control and record keeping for inspections, reports, and asset information.
• Ensure Wolverine assets and their housekeeping are kept to high standards.
• Lead by example and enforce Wolverine Terminals safe working practices.
• Support key projects from conception to completion.
• Support any future drydocking and/or class surveys as required.
• Provide guidance and support to the operation, ensuring inventory functions are carried out to a high standard, including cycle/periodic inventory counts, disposal of obsolete items, new asset set‑up, and detailed reporting.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with vendors to sustain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contracts.
• Support and participate in all aspects of the day‑to‑day operation, including but not limited to the movement of rail cars, draining of rail cars, handling lines and other duties as may be required and determined by the Shift Supervisor and/or Terminal Manager.

The above is a summary of the typical functions of the role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of possible role responsibilities, tasks, and duties and is subject to review. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined above, and other responsibilities assigned may form part of the job.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within the marine industry performing engineering/maintenance duties.
• Marine Engineering certification recognized by Transport Canada.
• 3rd or 4th class marine engineer license / Trade Certification.
• 5+ years of boiler experience.
• SOTO certification preferred (if not already possessed, the candidate will be required to complete and maintain the certification).
• Experience working on electrical components up to 480 V.
• Self‑reliance, with the ability to take initiative and make decisions under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills, with attention to detail, so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another or of a different nature.
• Adapt to frequent changes in workload; adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Proficiency with MS programs and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Exercise discretion, tact and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Understanding of modern maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Lift up to 50 lb, climb ladders, bend, crawl, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Wear full or half‑face respirators.

Location & Compensation

• Location: Prince Rupert, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $48.08 per hour (hourly)
• Terms of employment: Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

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