Chief Engineer - Tug

Mckeil Marine Limited

$80K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • First, Second, or Third-Class Motor Engineer Certificate from Transport Canada
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft Certifications
  • Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • Experience with Safety Management Systems (ISO & ISM)
  • Strong leadership and team motivation skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities
  • Prior experience on tug boats is essential

Responsibilities

  • Manage the safe and efficient operation of vessel machinery
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and perform preventative maintenance
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of fuels and lubricants
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards
  • Supervise and train Engine Room crew members
  • Maintain accurate Engine Room Logbook entries
  • Assist in environmental protection measures and pollution regulations compliance

Benefits

  • Regular schedules allowing for predictable home time
  • Company-paid travel to ports
  • Family-like work environment
  • Emphasis on safety and crew well-being
  • Opportunities for certificate upgrades and training
  • Competitive wages with comprehensive benefits
  • Annual team-building meetings
Full Job Description
Chief Engineers
McKeil Marine Limited has immediate openings for Chief Engineers aboard our tugs on a permanent full-time basis. We are looking for eager and self-starting individuals to manage all machinery and lead engine room personnel.

Why McKeil:
• Our crew enjoy regular schedules with minimal disruptions - you can plan your time at home
• Company paid and arranged travel to ports
• Our crew matter - at McKeil it feels like family
• We sail safe - your safety is our top priority
• Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
• Company paid training
• Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program
• Annual crew meetings foster team building

Key Responsibilities:
• Reports to the Captain with accountability to the Vessel Manager/Technical Manager
• Responsible for the safe, efficient and economical operation all vessel machinery and equipment
• Reporting of any incident and/or damage affecting sea worthiness, speed or normal operations
• Perform troubleshooting, problem solving as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to prevent down time while ensuring the efficient and continual functioning of the vessel
• Monitor and order bunkers, lubricants and maintain spare parts and inventory
• Ensure the machinery is in compliance and meets regulatory and class requirements
• Review and sign off the Engine Room Logbook while ensuring that all required information is entered accurately and kept up-to-date
• Delegate work assignments, supervision and training of Engine Room crew
• Ensure all Engine Room personnel and new hires are familiar with Company policies and procedures and have access to the appropriate manuals and documents
• Maintain and update the Plan Maintenance System in accordance to company policies
• Understanding of pollution regulations and the company's objectives regarding environmental protection
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:
• First, Second, or Third-Class Motor Engineer Certificate issued by Transport Canada
• Marine Emergency Duties (MED's) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft Certifications
• Transport Canada Marine Medical
• Experienced with Safety Management Systems (ISO & ISM)
• Experience with Microsoft Suite an asset
• Experienced leader and motivator of direct reports
• Strong sense of responsibility and pride in overall condition of machinery
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Previous tug boat experience required

Be a part of a winning and growing organization.

Licensed candidates must hold a valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency, valid seafarer's medical, and be STCW 95 certified. Candidates must also possess a valid passport as well as clearance to enter the US.

To apply:

Please submit your application directly to this posting or email your resume to [redacted] and reference the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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