Lead Yard Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000.-$150,000. / year (based on experience)

Opportunity : Lead Yard Engineer

Location : Victoria, British Columbia

About Us :

With over 150 years of ship repair expertise, Point Hope Maritime is a respected leader in Canadas West Coast maritime industry. We provide innovative, high-quality repair and maintenance services for vessels including BC Ferries, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Navy, and leading commercial operators. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service tailored to each client's unique needs ensuring every vessel leaves our yard more reliable, efficient, and ready for the next voyage.

Role Overview :

The Lead Yard Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to the Dockmaster and technical support and production support to the PMO and other internal clients. The Lead Yard Engineer provides leadership and guidance to the Yard Engineering Team and works with the GMO to develop capital investment plans in support of current and future business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and maintain blocking calculation and docking plans for all dockings
• Prepare and maintain production support information, detailed engineering and technical drawings in support of PMO
• Prepare and maintain graphic art and technical drawings in support of GMO
• Advancing the digitization of production
• Propose automation strategies and increase robotic utilization for steel fabrication.
• Craft procedures and work instructions for both the Yard Engineering and Production Departments.
• Collaborate with the GMO to strategic planning and promote a culture of safety and integrity.
• Works closely with the Yard Superintendent to prioritize and schedule routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring high levels of asset availability and reliability while controlling costs
• Develop and support solutions to improve project scheduling, resource and material planning related to the production support department.
• Supporting the implementation of the new ERP solution and leading further digitalization of production
• Promotes corporate vision and acts as a role model for health and safety and other programs.
• Engage in the annual operational and capital budget development and management
• Performs additional duties as required

Qualification Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Required Competencies

Compensation & Benefits :

Point Hope Maritime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable work environment so our employees can perform their jobs well and reach their full potential.