4th Class Marine Engineer Featured

1 week ago

Pictou Subdivision A Nova Scotia, Canada Northumberland Ferries Limited Full time

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4th Class Marine Engineer

Caribou, NS Full-time

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL), a regional leader in the transportation industry, is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient ferry services. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking skilled and dedicated
4th Class Engineers
to join our dynamic team.

About Us
At NFL, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. We are committed to providing an environment that promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our team members enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Travel compensation per collective agreement
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Comprehensive health benefit packages
  • Professional development opportunities

Position Overview
As a
4th Class Engineer
, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our vessels. This full-time, year-round position includes an active sailing season from May to December, followed by four months of essential overhaul and refit work during the off-season. Operations are based from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS.

Reporting directly to the
Engineer of the Watch
, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all machinery and equipment aboard the vessel. This role demands a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork, contributing to the overall success of Northumberland Ferries Limited's operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Second Engineer or the Chief Engineer.
  • Performing watches in Engine Control Room or Engine Room as directed by 2nd Engineer or Chief Engineer.
  • Maintain and update company planned maintenance system.
  • Understand and adhere to pollution regulations.
  • Update and maintain logbooks, maintenance records, oil record book and spares inventory.
  • Supervise and delegate work to Oilers on their watch.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Muster List, emergency duties, Vessel Emergency Plan, and SMS training manual.
  • Understand and adhere to Company policies including the uniform policy, the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, Smoke Free Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Valid Certificate of Competency as a 4th Class Engineer.
  • Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all other relevant certificates required to maintain CoC.
  • Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven track record of safe operations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with passenger services (an asset).
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required for positions in Canada.

Additional Information
Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the
Employment Equity Act
(women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).

Notice
To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at Northumberland Ferries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, and safety.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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