Engine Room Assistant

at  BC Ferries

Delta, BC, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate02 Jan, 2025USD 34 Hourly05 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Job Description :

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a self-starter and a positive team player who provides essential vessel safety and operational expertise.

Reporting to the 1st Engineer, Engine Room Assistants are responsible for:

  • Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds.Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
  • Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures
  • Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and filter changes, engine adjustments, steering gear checks, and leg alignments; starting main engines and auxiliaries; taking lube and fuel oil samples; and assists with major overhauls and refits
  • Performing daily work routine including taking fuel soundings; pumping dirty oil tanks; assisting in receiving fuel on board; checking void spaces; and cleaning oil strainers
  • Performing safety checks; ensuring emergency systems are in order; participating in emergency and safety drills; attending safety meetings; receiving stores; and repairing equipment defects in other departments

Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds.Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
  • Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures
  • Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and filter changes, engine adjustments, steering gear checks, and leg alignments; starting main engines and auxiliaries; taking lube and fuel oil samples; and assists with major overhauls and refits
  • Performing daily work routine including taking fuel soundings; pumping dirty oil tanks; assisting in receiving fuel on board; checking void spaces; and cleaning oil strainers
  • Performing safety checks; ensuring emergency systems are in order; participating in emergency and safety drills; attending safety meetings; receiving stores; and repairing equipment defects in other department


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Engineering Design / R&D

Mechanical Engineering

Trade Certificate

A mechanical background including formal training and/or a transport canada engine room rating certificate is considered an asset.

Proficient

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Delta, BC, Canada