Key skills
Communication
About this role
Position Summary
The Chief Engineer maintains the uninterrupted operation of shipboard machinery and systems. The Chief Engineer designs and manages 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 (SMS).
- All other duties assigned by the Captain or Division Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
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The Chief Engineer must hold the following minimum qualifications (subject to variance in the vessel’s safe manning documents):
- First-Class Engineer license (Motor III/2) issued by Transport Canada
- 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
- Engine Room Resource Management