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

• 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