J.D. Irving

Chief Engineer

J.D. Irving • $90K — $120K *
Saint John, NB E2H 2Y5In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Holds a 3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency
  • Completed Marine Emergency Duties training
  • Possesses Transport Canada Marine Medical certification
  • Trained in Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR
  • Certified in WHMIS
  • Holds a Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)
  • Has 4-7 years of relevant engineering experience

Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper engine room watchkeeping and develop applicable Standing and Night Orders
  • Implement and maintain the vessel’s maintenance program per regulations, manufacturer specs, and company policies
  • Monitor the performance and repair of machinery and electrical equipment such as main engines, auxiliary systems, deck and galley machinery, and structural components
  • Supervise engine room personnel through task assignment, training, familiarization, and performance evaluations
  • Enforce safety procedures for hazardous work and maintain compliance with the Safety Management System and pollution regulations
  • Manage vessel documentation, including Logbook and Oil Record Book, and prepare required management reports
Full Job Description
Job Description

Atlantic Towing is seeking Chief Engineer for the Harbour and Coastal fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that proper engine room watchkeeping arrangements are in place and, where applicable, appropriate Standing Orders and Night Orders for the type of vessel and operation are developed
  • Ensure that the vessel's maintenance program is implemented and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturer specifications, company policies and good engineering practices and relevant records properly maintained
  • Monitor performance, maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment, including:
  • Main Engines and Auxiliary Machinery
  • Steering Gear
  • Thrusters
  • Oily Water Separator
  • Sewage Treatment Plant
  • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Piping
  • Refrigeration Machinery
  • Deck machinery (i.e. winches, cranes, davits, capstans, windlasses, etc.)
  • Galley
  • Other equipment as fitted, as well as the vessel's structure with respect to hull and bulkhead, corrosion and leaks
  • Monitor the survey status of the vessel's machinery and maintain a current file of the vessel's class machinery survey reports
  • Distribute work assignments, supervision, training, familiarization, and conduct performance appraisals of engine room personnel
  • Supervision of any work of a hazardous nature, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed (i.e. Safe Work Permit, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tag Out, Job Safety Analysis, etc.)
  • Inform the Master of any machinery damage affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel, engine revolutions, possible delay or need for outside assistance in effecting repair - emergency or urgently needed repairs are to be requested immediately
  • Review and sign-off the engine room Logbook, ensuring that all required information is entered and kept up-to-date
  • Ensure that the vessel's official documents and in particular the Oil Record Book is maintained properly and up-to-date
  • Ensure at all times that sufficient bunkers, lubricating oils and water are carried on board for the completion of the voyage, or particular task
  • Ensure that adequate engine room stores, supplies and spare parts are available on board for the intended voyage and according to classification society standards
  • At the specified intervals, prepare and submit to the office the necessary management and performance reports, i.e. Change of Command, Fuel Reports, etc.
  • Contribute to ATL's Safety culture by:
  • Understand and comply with various safety processes within the Safety Management System
  • Possess the skills to perform job related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks.
  • Have a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System
  • Have thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company's objectives regarding environmental protection


Qualifications

  • 3rd Class Motor Certificate of Competency
  • Marine Emergency Duties
  • Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • Marine Advanced First Aid and CPR
  • WHMIS
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (TDG)
  • Years of Experience Required: 4-7 years

About J.D. Irving

J.D. Irving is a diversified conglomerate with operations in forestry, paper products, agriculture, transportation, and retail. The company is one of the largest employers in Eastern Canada, with over 16,000 employees. J.D. Irving is committed to sustainable development and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in a range of community and charitable activities. J.D. Irving is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Size
16,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
* Ladders Estimates

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