The Port Engineer, Electrical and Automation has the primary accountability for the maintenance and repair of the electrical and automation aspect of Seaspan Ferries in service vessels including the LNG/Hybrid-electric vessels. Daily work of the Port Engineer, Electrical and Automation will involve responding to and diagnosing engineering problems on board vessels, providing, and implementing repair recommendations, managing/overseeing the planned maintenance program for electrical work, coordinating, and initiating work orders for vessel refits, and providing guidance and mentorship for the shipboard engineers.

• Responds to electrical issues reported by the vessel crew or the on-board engineer, identifies the accuracy of the report, and assesses if repairs can be conducted while the vessel is in service.
• If the nature of the repair requires the vessel to be removed from service, establishes the estimated downtime from internal and external sources, and collaborates a workable schedule with the customer service department.
• Provides a scope of work (or work order) detailing all the repair work that needs to happen in scheduled out-of-service/dry dock periods.
• If purchasing of new equipment is required, sources options and obtains quotes, then initiates a purchase order for the item. Coordinates approvals and follows up with Purchasing to ensure an efficient delivery schedule.
• Supervises the electrical repair work to ensure that work is completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Assists other Port Engineers with mechanical repairs/faults as required.
• Manages and contributes to the development of planned maintenance system/software.
• Coordinates and prepares work scope for electrical vessels prior to out-of-service and docking periods.
• Provide training on electrical/automation systems for Vessel crew.
• Works with Marine personnel and Engineering Superintendent on the advancement (mentoring, training, assessment) of junior engineers.