Technical, Superintendent

Job Description
The Technical, Superintendent provides strategic management of the maintenance and engineering requirements for Seaspan Energy's fleets and facilities. This role focuses on long-term planning, asset optimization, compliance, and supporting the company's operational and strategic objectives.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at
7700 Hopcott Road, Delta.
What You'll Do

• Develops and executes vessel maintenance programs to ensure they are in compliance with company policy.
• Manages docking planning, repair and maintenance planning for vessels and company assets
• Manages and develop scheduled maintenance activities for all assets.
• Composing, and managing approved annual technical opex budgets.
• Plans and executing capital projects to implement improvements to assets.
• Budgeting, planning, and executing major overhauls, docking and out of service repairs.
• Manages performance, operating processes, and maintenance trend monitoring to investigate opportunities for optimization and budget efficiencies.
• Develops and maintaining professional relationships with key equipment suppliers and service providers.
• Accountable for asset emergencies and breakdowns.
• Provides operational and critical updates to internal team and ensure all members of the Company are kept up to date on engineering matters.
• Proposes, develops, and implements training regimes as required to operate assets safely and efficiently.
• Ensures that Company assets are in compliance with all statutory, classification and legal requirements.
• Ensures that all machinery and equipment failures are investigated to determine the root-cause of the failure. Provide recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
• Consults with internal and external specialists when and as required to determine the cause of and remedy for unusual events involving company assets.
• Provides technical assistance for capital projects as required.
• Develops and implement class approved maintenance program as well as policy and procedure manuals for new Company assets.
• Keeps current with latest technologies, alternative fuels, and operational methodologies.
• Represents the Company at industry conferences as required when approved to do so.
• Conducts interviews and provide recommendations for new hires.
• Provides technical guidance to vessel personnel and facility operators.
• Ensures familiarity with Company policies and all applicable legislation and statutory requirements in the areas of employment and workplace protections, including Canada Labour Code, Human Rights Legislation, etc.
• Ensures both short and long-term planning for Seapsan Energy assets is in place.
• Keeps abreast of trends and legislative changes that may have an impact on Company assets and operations. Takes proactive measures to avoid potential problems and burdens.
• Provides technical insight as required to contribute to the strategic development of the Company.

What You'll Bring

• A post-secondary degree in Engineering, Technology or related disciplines; or successful completion of an apprenticeship program which qualifies the individual as a Power Engineer, Stationary Engineer or Marine Engineer.
• Marine Certificate of Competency due to the unique nature of marine mechanics, equipment and machinery.
• A minimum of 6-8 years supervisory experience within a mechanical repair environment where the individual has demonstrated a high level of technical competence and a track record of success through progressively senior positions.
• Formal supervisory/management training and/or related courses is desirable.
• Strong project and program management abilities.
• A thorough working/practical knowledge of vessel hull, machinery and equipment repair.
• Exceptional abilities to diagnose, troubleshoot and exercise sound judgement under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong understanding of all applicable Legislations, Acts and Regulations for marine operations.
• Ability to conduct business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical specifications and drawings.
• Demonstrated abilities to lead, motivate and gain respect and trust from both internal and external parties.
• Passionate and takes pride in one's profession. Demonstrated abilities to mentor, train and transfer knowledge to other staff members.

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Access to Pemberton campus gym.

The estimated salary for this position is
$126,000 - $154,000
. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us
With more than 130 years of experience navigating in some of the world's most complex and difficult waters, Seaspan Marine is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada's West Coast.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.