Job descriptionJob 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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