Marine Technician

6 months ago


Victoria, Canada HMCS Malahat, Royal Canadian Navy - Reserve Forces Full time

Marine Technicians operate and maintain highly technical propulsion, mechanical and power generation systems, enabling Royal Canadian Navy warships to float, move and fight.

The primary responsibilities of Marine Technicians are to operate all marine systems engineering equipment onboard ship, troubleshoot failures, advice command on limitations and repair as required to restore system function. They execute and track maintenance schedules to keep the ship's engineering equipment in prime condition. They respond to emergencies as the onboard experts in firefighting and damage control, including helicopter crash rescue. They are the ship's metal workers and carry out burning, welding and machining.

Command relies on the Marine Technician's in-depth knowledge of the following systems:

- Propulsion gas turbine and diesel engines and associated systems, including gearing and shafting
- Generators and power distribution systems, including casualty power
- Hydraulic equipment and systems
- Electronic machinery control systems
- Fitted and portable damage control and firefighting equipment
- Refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment
- Fuel and other liquid management systems
- Basic Occupational Qualification Training:

- Marine Technicians attend Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes several months and includes:

- Basic mechanical, electrical and hull systems theory
- Basic preventive and corrective maintenance for marine systems
- The conduct of propulsion and ancillary rounds
- Equipment flash-up and shut-down procedures
- Basic emergency responses to equipment failures
- Emergency burning and welding equipment and procedures
- Repair of watertight and non-watertight closures

Available Specialty Training:
Marine Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and/or on-the-job training, including:

- Helicopter Crash Rescue Firefighting
- Welding
- Fabrication/Machining
- Diesel Inspection
- Gas Turbine Maintenance

As they progress in their career, Marine Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include:

- Advanced mechanical preventive/corrective maintenance
- Advanced electrical preventive/corrective maintenance
- Plant operation and watch supervision
- Advanced firefighting/damage control
- Refit management
- Equipment lifecycle management
- Maintenance management

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $110.00-$270.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person



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