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Chief Engineer, MinorBC Ferries • North Island, Sunshine Coast, and Southern Gulf Islands (Whistler), ca
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Chief Engineer, Minor

Chief Engineer, Minor

BC Ferries • North Island, Sunshine Coast, and Southern Gulf Islands (Whistler), ca
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description CHIEF ENGINEER, MINOR Alert Bay

The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate, innovative engineer who brings the technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills for the Chief Engineer, Minor position on Alert Bay.

The Role Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, this position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a ship’s mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems and will perform the following duties:

Standing an engineer room watch; reviewing and making entries to engine logs; taking action to identify and resolve potential or existing problems with mechanical, electrical of propulsion systems; and keeping the Master appraised of the condition of the vessel

Standing by the controls during manoeuvring and is prepared to take over the controls of the vessel in emergency situations

Supervising and directing the work of a small engine room crew engaged in repair, maintenance, and watch-keeping duties; and ensuring that the crew is trained in firefighting and emergency duties

Planning and conducting maintenance, repairs and alterations to all ship’s systems; and completing emergency repairs

Completing a variety of reports on fuel, lube oil, machinery failures, accidents, discrepancies in log readings, or any undue incidents affecting the vessel

Overseeing ordering of stores, spare parts and tools; ensuring there is sufficient water and fuel on board; and conducting monthly inventory

Liaising with all departments and with external contractors to coordinate repair work; determining specifications and costs for refit; participating in refit activities; handling complaints from staff regarding equipment problems in other departments; and coordinating ship inspections with regulatory agencies

Carrying out fire and boat drills; and responding to emergency situations

Providing orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees

What you bring to the team Education

3rd Class Motor Certificate or Higher

Valid Seafarers Medical

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to develop and recommend long term solutions to improve operational efficiency on all operating systems

Ability to research and determine the most cost effective and appropriate repair, replacement and procurement of assets ensuring operational viability

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in detailed formal reports in a clear, concise and accurate manner

Ability to supervise staff, identify training requirements, and to resolve disputes by taking necessary action, including discipline

Considerable knowledge of dry-dock and machinery refit procedures, and of shipyard practices

Good working knowledge of computer-based maintenance systems

Strong Team orientation

High level of self-motivation and initiative

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Experience

Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Watchkeeper

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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