Engineer Officer - 4Th Class

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Brief

Reporting to the Director – Operations, Port of Hamilton the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the proper operation of the tug’s machinery, including starting and stopping procedures for the main engines and auxiliary generators.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair and reinstall equipment related to main diesel engines, auxiliary diesel engines, hydraulic valves, water pumps and electrical systems onboard the vessel;
• Operate all machinery on fleet vessels;
• Perform repairs and maintenance of the engine room and all equipment on board;
• Participate in and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to read and understand vessel drawings (hull, piping diagrams, machinery and electrical diagrams);
• Ensure proper operation of equipment on board;

Requirements

• Responsible, autonomous, motivated by teamwork and punctual;
• Lifeboat and rescue boat operation skills other than fast rescue boats; and advanced firefighting techniques (certificates of competency required for marine voyages outside the Gulf);
• Valid Marine Medical Certificate;
• Certificate of Proficiency: MED Basic Safety STCW;
• Good knowledge of diesel mechanics;
• Ability to work on a computer in a Microsoft Office environment;
• Positive leadership;
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience at sea as an engineer;
• Canadian 4th Class Marine Engineer’s Certificate (Motor);
• Analytical skills for problem-solving and troubleshooting;
• Bilingualism in French and English, oral and written (asset).
• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems;
• Restricted radio operator certificate (an asset);

Benefits And Working Conditions

• Free employee assistance program available to the whole family;
• Permanent job;
• Full range of fringe benefits;
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• Social club.

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