Engineering Superintendent

1 month ago


Kitimat, Canada Seaspan Full time

About the Role

The Marine Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management of maintenance and engineering requirements of all HaiSea Marine vessels. This role involves formulating company policy and strategy, leading the continuous improvement of maintenance and repair methodology, and ensuring that vessel maintenance programs are running in accordance with company policy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage port engineering teams and ensure that vessel maintenance programs are running in accordance with company policy.
  • Coordinate responses to unscheduled maintenance activities and scheduled maintenance activities for assigned vessels.
  • Develop and implement class-approved maintenance programs and policy and procedure manuals for new vessels.
  • Manage docking planning, repair, and maintenance planning for vessels and engine room departments.
  • Provide leadership to the team, with emphasis on safe operation and minimizing lost-time injuries.
  • Investigate machinery and equipment failures to determine the cause and make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.
  • Assist in composing and monitoring the annual budget for maintenance and repair of vessel hull, machinery, and equipment.
  • Stay up-to-date with new construction and building techniques, propulsion technology, and legislative changes that may impact operations.
  • Represent HaiSea Marine at maritime-related conferences.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or successful completion of an apprenticeship program qualifying the individual as a Power, Stationary, or Marine Engineer.
  • Marine Certificate of Competency preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years of supervisory experience in progressively senior positions in mechanical repair environments or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Supervisory or management training is desirable.
  • Technical skills, ability to read and interpret complex technical specifications and drawings.
  • Knowledge of vessel hull, machinery, and equipment repair.
  • Understanding of all applicable legislations, acts, and regulations for marine operations.
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and exercise sound judgment under time pressure.
  • Communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Project and program management skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate people through work and gain their respect and trust.
  • Ability to mentor, train, and transfer knowledge to other team members.

What We Offer

  • This is a full-time, permanent position with multiple operations and long-term projects, providing job stability.
  • A competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience, with an estimated range of $135,000 - $165,000.
  • A best-in-class health and wellness benefits package, including full health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).


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