MCASPHALT | Chief Engineer - Ingénieur(e) en Chef

Colas Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering company is seeking a Chief Engineer for its ship operations. The role involves overseeing engineering personnel, ensuring the efficiency of machinery, and managing safety protocols. Candidates must have significant maritime certifications and experience, particularly in dual fuel tankers. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Holds a First-Class Engineer license issued by Transport Canada.
• Experienced with tanker operations and LNG.
• Proficient in ship management practices and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipboard engineering personnel effectively.
• Lead preventative maintenance initiatives in a timely manner.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and respond to issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

First-Class Engineer license (Motor III/2)

MED for senior officers

Specialized Oil Tanker Training Certificate of Proficiency (SOTT)

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief Engineer maintains the uninterrupted operation of shipboard machinery and systems. The Chief Engineer designs and manages the implementation of preventative maintenance projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the activity of shipboard engineering personnel.
• Ordering items through SINEX and doing so cost effectively.
• Ensuring that all engineering personnel always adhere to safety policies.
• Leading preventative maintenance initiatives in a cost-effective, efficient and timely manner.
• Conducting performance reviews of shipboard engineering personnel and identify areas of improvement.
• Ensure the safe and proper operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
• Troubleshooting when machines are not working correctly.
• Monitor of bunker and lubricants.
• Responding to oil pollution according to the correct procedure.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• All other duties and responsibilities as may be defined in Safety Management System (SMS).

• All other duties assigned by the Captain or Division Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• The Chief Engineer must hold the following minimum qualifications (subject to variance in the vessel’s safe manning documents):

  • First-Class Engineer license (Motor III/2) issued by Transport Canada
  • MED with respect to STCW basic safety; MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; MED in advanced firefighting; MED for senior officers; Ship management practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator (level 2).
  • Specialized Oil Tanker Training Certificate of Proficiency (SOTT) with Transport Canada Level-2 Endorsement.
  • Tanker experience, Preferably with Dual fuel (LNG)
  • Dual Fuel (LNG) Training –Advance
  • Marine Advanced First Aid.
  • Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties.
  • A valid Passport and Transport Canada Marine Medical.
  • Eligible to enter the US

Additional Qualifications

• Occupational Health and Safety.
• Oil Spill Response.
• Accident/Hazard Investigation training.

• Hazard Prevention
• Engine Room Resource Management