Chief Engineer – Scallop Freezer Trawler

2 weeks ago

LaHave NS, Canada LAHAVE SEAFOODS LIMITED Full time

Position Overview

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all mechanical, electrical, and auxiliary systems onboard a scallop freezer trawler. Reporting to the Captain, the Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the engine department, including engine room operations, watchkeeping arrangements, maintenance planning, and supervision of engineering personnel. This role is critical to vessel safety, fishing efficiency, and regulatory compliance during fishing operations and transit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hold overall responsibility for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the main engine, auxiliary engines, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, refrigeration/freezer systems, winches, and all auxiliary machinery

  • Establish and oversee engine room watchkeeping arrangements, ensuring safe operation at all times

  • Stand engine room watches as required by vessel operations and manning levels

  • Plan, schedule, and supervise preventative and corrective maintenance programs

  • Supervise, train, and direct the Second Engineer and other engine room personnel

  • Diagnose and coordinate repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and refrigeration systems

  • Ensure deck machinery, fishing gear support systems, factory equipment, and vessel systems are properly maintained and operational

  • Maintain engine room logs, maintenance records, and documentation required for inspections and audits

  • Ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations, safety management systems, and environmental requirements

  • Coordinate with shore-based personnel to order parts, spares, tools, and consumables, ensuring adequate inventory is maintained onboard

  • Manage engine room inventory, spare parts, and maintenance supplies

  • Respond to machinery failures and emergencies during fishing operations and transit

  • Participate in safety drills and contribute to onboard safety, environmental, and operational planning

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Valid Third Class Engineer – Motor-Driven Fishing Vessel certificate

  • Valid Marine Medical Certificate

  • Demonstrated experience as Chief Engineer or Senior Engineer on fishing vessels, preferably freezer trawlers or scallop vessels

  • Strong knowledge of diesel propulsion systems, hydraulic systems, refrigeration/freezing equipment, and auxiliary machinery

  • Proven ability to manage engine room operations, maintenance planning, and personnel

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding marine environment and in all weather conditions

Working Conditions

  • Trip-based or rotational schedule

  • Extended periods at sea with long working hours during active fishing

  • Work performed in the engine room, on deck, in factory areas, and throughout the vessel

Reporting Structure

  • Reports directly to the Captain

  • Has direct supervisory responsibility over the Second Engineer and engine room personnel

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $140,000.00-$180,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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