MCASPHALT | Second Engineer - Second Ingenieur(e)

Colas Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine industry is seeking a Second Engineer to ensure the operational efficiency of shipboard machinery. The ideal candidate will manage engineering personnel, lead maintenance initiatives, and ensure adherence to safety policies. Candidates must possess the necessary licenses and specialized training, including experience with oil tankers and dual fuel systems.

Qualifications

• Second-Class Engineer license issued by Transport Canada required.
• Specialized training in oil tankers and firefighting.
• Valid Passport and Transport Canada Marine Medical needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipboard engineering personnel and ensure safety compliance.
• Lead preventative maintenance initiatives and troubleshoot machinery.
• Conduct performance reviews and monitor bunker and lubricants.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Safety adherence

Education

Second-Class Engineer license

Specialized Oil Tanker Training Certificate

Marine Advanced First Aid

Job description

Position Summary

The Second Engineer under authority of the Master and Chief Engineer, maintains the uninterrupted operation of shipboard machinery and systems. The Second Engineer manages and oversees 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
• All other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

• The Second Engineer must hold the following minimum qualifications subject to variance in the vessel’s safe manning documents
  • Second-Class Engineer license issued by Transport Canada A First-Class Engineer license is desired.
  • 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