THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Technical Superintendent, and the guidance of the captain of the vessel, the Marine Engineer will contribute to the success of SAAM Towage by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the vessel’s machinery and equipment with special consideration for the safety of the crew, protection of the marine environment, cost management and the quality of service, across our locations.

AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 to 2 Years job experience with Tugs or marine vessels - Occupational Health & Safety
• Engineering Certificate for the assigned vessel, 2nd class (required)
• Fork-lift certification or the ability to acquire it.
• Advanced English.
• Current and valid MED and First Aid Certificates. (required)
• Be a member of the CMSG in good standing. (required)
• Must be able to travel within Canada by air.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
  Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug test, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

SAAM TOWAGE CANADA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WE OPERATE IN THE TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF CANADA.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

SOME OF THE JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE:

• 2 weeks on - 2 weeks off shifts.
• Conduct planned maintenance and repairs to vessel systems aiming to have the vessel operational as often as possible and ensuring the safest running of all tugs.
• Conduct initial diagnosis and determine the priority and suitable solution to troubleshooting requests to evaluate the effects on crew safety and the possibility of further equipment damage and determine the next steps.
• Organize clean, and conducts walk audits at the Maintenance facility to determine potential failures and optimize the uptime of the facility and the vessels.
• Oversee vendors, suppliers, and contractors (both trades and equipment) for larger jobs (refits, major modifications) to ensure work is done according to industry and company standards.
• Participate in all Safety and environmental drills and inspections, toolbox talks, and other recommended training to ensure safety standards are met, incidents are avoided or properly reported, and lessons learned are shared.
• Serve as watchkeeper, requesting fuel, lube oil, parts, and supplies for the engine room to maintain equipment operational feasibility, and vessel & crew safety.
• Maintain and prepare technical documents and records to achieve compliance with industry and company standards and ensure planned maintenance is done accordingly.
• Organize and supervise bunkering operations and looks after Onboard Waste Management to achieve compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Train and instruct crew on engine room do’s and don’ts to ensure adherence to all operating and safety procedures.
• Execute emergency tasks according to the muster list and provide On-Call support in a rotation schedule to support the company’s safety efforts and maintain adequate procedures during drills, emergencies, or other situations requiring technical support.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Thought – Problem-Solving: Analyzing information, using intuition to verify facts, and interpreting information to propose solutions.
• Influence – Interacting at different hierarchical levels with the ability to make technical decisions and convey information to get agreeable outcomes.
• Adaptability – Demonstrates resilience, composure, and self-confidence during stressful situations with multiple tasks at a time. Accepts feedback and cooperates with teamwork to attain a common goal.
• Execution – Works on result-oriented projects. Aims to comply with due dates, following procedures, and company and industry standards in order to achieve operational goals.