About Lower Lakes
Lower Lakes Towing operates a fleet of five self-unloading bulk carriers and one conventional bulk carrier in Canada. Combined with our U.
S. sister company, Grand River Navigation, we have a combined fleet of 16 vessels. These vessels transport a diverse array of dry bulk commodities including limestone, coal, iron ore, salt, grain and other commodities for more than 50 long-standing customers in the construction, electric utility, integrated steel and food industries.
The bulk of Lower Lakes’ vessels operate in the River Class market segment, where we are the undisputed market leader. River Class vessels, which we define as being less than 650 feet in overall length, can operate in ports that are restricted from receiving larger vessels.
We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!"
Position :
We have an opening for a Vessel Manager position to provide direct managerial overview for a group of vessels. Reporting to the AVP Fleet Engineering, the successful candidate will manage the day to day engineering and technical operations in accordance with Company policies and procedures as well as government regulations and customer expectations.
Major Accountabilities
All below mentioned responsibilities are expected to be performed with support and assistance of other Vessel Managers.
- Supervise and direct day to day management of a group of Great Lakes self-unloading vessels
- Communicate extensively with vessel Captain and Chief Engineer
- Lead and oversee the maintenance and repair of vessels
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to vessel crew
- Develop and maintain fleet standards for efficient vessel operations
- Ensure continuous operation, eliminate downtime due to breakdowns
- Prepare, monitor and control vessel budgets
- Ensure vessel efficiency, operational safety and environmental protection
- Undertake regular vessel visits, inspections and audits, to ensure vessels are maintained to comply with all relevant standards
- Liaise with external authorities Flag, Class and Port State regulatory bodies
- Monitor Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for execution of work
- Prepare specifications and evaluate tenders
- Arrange and manage company vendors and contractors
- Liaise with the Human Resources to identify vessel crewing and training requirements
- Conduct performance appraisals of Chief Engineers
- Issue Company sitreps to keep key internal stakeholders apprised of repair progress
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years working onboard a vessel in an Engineering capacity
- Vessel Manager experience (preferred)
- Minimum Transport Canada 4th Class Motor License
- Working knowledge of bulk carriers (required)
- Experience working with self-unloading systems (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills, good judgement, reliability and attention to detail competencies.
- Proficient English verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in using software applications
- Effective at working in teams with an internal customer service focus
- Travel to vessels in the US and Canada is required, extensive travel during winter work periods for field work.
- Must be able to travel to the US without restrictions.
- On-call weekends and evening for emergencies is required
What we offer
- Compensation (currently under Pay Equity Review)
- Highly competitive Benefits package and RRSP Contributions
- Company Vehicle Allowance
- Hybrid opportunity
- PPE Allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth opportunities
Location : Port Dover, ON
This is an exciting opportunity for a team player to join a diverse team with a company who are well established in their field.
Job Type : Full-time
- Work Location : In person
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