Technical Manager

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada McKeil Marine Full time

McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality, and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. When you join McKeil Marine you can look forward to a very competitive total compensation program and a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. 

Technical Manager (East Coast)

McKeil Marine is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in the oversight of the day-to-day technical operations of the tug and barge fleet on the East Coast. The successful candidate will ensure the respective vessels are maintained, operated efficiently, and comply with safety and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities will include managing maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs and inspections, optimizing vessel performance, implementing safety protocols, and liaising with regulatory agencies (Class). The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in marine engineering, knowledge of maritime regulations, and excellent communication skills to work with internal teams and external stakeholders effectively. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

Strategizing and overseeing the execution of repair, maintenance, upgrade, and incident-related work for tugboats and barges.Providing support to Chief Engineers in managing onboard machinery repairs and ensuring certification compliance.Collaborating with Chief Engineers to create Return to Operation (RTO) plans for machinery parts and coordinating with the purchasing department for timely Purchase Order (PO) issuance.Adhering to vessel Repair and Maintenance (R&M) budgets and facilitating the procurement of technical products and machinery.Contributing to the development of capital project budgets with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and workplace improvements.Delivering weekly R&M updates and preparing 3-month forecasts.Designing Scheduled Down Time (SDT) plans for vessels and overseeing their execution during downtime periods.Tracking and updating SDT/Dry Dock (DD) milestones.Monitoring machinery and equipment performance and providing necessary reporting.Offering continuous feedback for the formal review of engineering crew performance on an annual basis.Participating in the selection of engineering crew and approving familiarization evaluations.Supporting the development and supervision of vessel dry-docking and major machinery works.Maintaining close communication with Operations Managers and Operational Risk Management (ORM) teams to address operational and incident-related challenges effectively.Assisting in investigating technical accidents/incidents and addressing identified deficiencies.Acting as a representative of the organization in dealings with customers and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative partnership approach.Supervising contracts and contractors for all yard and non-yard activities, overseeing ship modifications and R&M, negotiating changes to specifications, managing budgets, conducting on-site inspections, and preparing bid specifications.

Accountabilities:

Develop, implement, monitor, and control the budget encompassing all planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including yearly Repair and Maintenance (R&M), Capital Expenditures (CAPX), emergency repairs, modifications, and enhancements.Ensure that all work conducted on vessels complies with Quality standards, Safety Management Systems, and manufacturers' requirements, while maintaining safety measures for machinery operations.Verify the currency of all Class certificates and ensure timely completion of all Class inspections without exceptions.Enforce compliance with the vessel's planned preventative maintenance system (such as ABS, PM and DD module), emphasizing thoroughness and optimizing crew utilization for maintenance adherence.Conduct comprehensive vessel visits and technical audits biannually, documenting findings and submitting audit reports to senior management. Encourage positive observations while actively addressing and mentoring the resolution of any non-conformities.Assist in planning and overseeing vessel dry-docking and major machinery projects, aiming to minimize disruptions to vessel operations in terms of both schedule and cost.

Skills, Abilities & Experience Qualification

Second Class Marine Engineer (Motor) with minimum five (5) years’ experience in a shipboard position as a senior Engineering Officer, or equivalent demonstrated previous tug/ship management experience.Knowledge and experience on vessel machineries and equipment such as main engine, aux. engines, generators, thrusters, boilers, pumps, misc. piping and electrical systems, structures, mooring equipment, lifesaving appliances (lifeboat, rescue boat), cargo handling equipment, navigational equipment, etc. Sound knowledge of budget preparation, cost control, and scheduling.Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and task related software such as ABS NSE.Strong understanding and practical experience with International Safety Management (ISM) Code.Strong communication, leadership skills, team player, innovative and thinking “outside the box”.Conflict resolution and problem solving.

Working Conditions/Special Notes: 

Frequent travel requirements to vessels located in Eastern Canada and any other countries as directed by Director-Technical Operations. Extended working hours and/or working during the weekend is required based on business requirement.

You will join a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program. 

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.



  • Ottawa, Canada Dr. Kraus & Cie. KG Full time

    Description Company Overview: Augmentt is a leading provider of SaaS Management and Security solutions designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Augmentt’s platform empowers MSPs to optimize their clients’ SaaS usage, improve security posture, and drive operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Augmentt...


  • Ottawa, Canada Augmentt Technology Inc. Full time

    Description Company Overview: Augmentt is a leading provider of SaaS Management and Security solutions designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Augmentt’s platform empowers MSPs to optimize their clients’ SaaS usage, improve security posture, and drive operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Augmentt...


  • Ottawa, Canada Augmentt Technology Inc. Full time

    Description Company Overview: Augmentt is a leading provider of SaaS Management and Security solutions designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Augmentt’s platform empowers MSPs to optimize their clients’ SaaS usage, improve security posture, and drive operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Augmentt...

  • Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Ottawa, Canada Dr. Kraus & Cie. KG Full time

    p>Description Company Overview: Augmentt is a leading provider of SaaS Management and Security solutions designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Augmentt’s platform empowers MSPs to optimize their clients’ SaaS usage, improve security posture, and drive operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and customer success,...


  • Ottawa, Canada Augmentt Full time

    **Company Overview**: Augmentt is a leading provider of SaaS Management and Security solutions designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Augmentt’s platform empowers MSPs to optimize their clients’ SaaS usage, improve security posture, and drive operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Augmentt is...


  • Ottawa, Canada Equispheres Inc Full time

    **Technical Project Manager** **Who We Are** **The Role** Equispheres is currently seeking an experienced **Technical Project Manager** to join our growing technical team and be a part of the transformative additive manufacturing industry. In this key role, the applicant will lead project teams in executing their objectives in accordance with the...


  • Ottawa, Canada Equispheres Inc Full time

    **Technical Project Manager** **Who We Are** **The Role** Equispheres is currently seeking an experienced **Technical Project Manager** to join our growing technical team and be a part of the transformative additive manufacturing industry. In this key role, the applicant will lead project teams in executing their objectives in accordance with the...


  • Ottawa, Canada Ribbon Communications Full time

    Technical Project Manager **Responsibilities**: - Manage the technical scope, schedule, resources of the projects, and ensure alignment with the project objectives and expectations. - Communicate effectively with the project stakeholders, and provide regular updates on the project status, milestones, deliverables, and issues. - Facilitate the collaboration...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Job Title: Technical Project ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to join our team at QNX Software Systems. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of complex software projects.Key Responsibilities:Plan and execute software...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Job Title: Technical Project ManagerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to join our team at QNX Software Systems. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of complex software projects.Key Responsibilities:Plan and execute software...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada McKeil Marine Full time

    Technical Manager (East Coast) OpportunityMcKeil Marine, a leading marine service provider in Canada, is seeking a skilled Technical Manager to oversee the day-to-day technical operations of our tug and barge fleet on the East Coast. As a key member of our team, you will ensure the vessels are maintained, operated efficiently, and comply with safety and...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada McKeil Marine Full time

    Technical Manager (East Coast) OpportunityMcKeil Marine, a leading marine service provider in Canada, is seeking a skilled Technical Manager to oversee the day-to-day technical operations of our tug and barge fleet on the East Coast. As a key member of our team, you will ensure the vessels are maintained, operated efficiently, and comply with safety and...


  • Ottawa, Canada Nanometrics Inc Full time

    **Working Title**: Technical Product Manager**Reports to**: Director, Commercialization**Based in**: Ottawa, ON**Term**: Full-time**About Us**: Despite everything we know, the earth still has its mysteries. Beneath the surface, it is ever-changing and there is still much to understand. At Nanometrics, we develop industry leading instrumentation and services...


  • Ottawa, Canada MMIST Full time

    **Technical Sales Manager** **Ottawa, ON | Hybrid** MMIST is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery systems. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are...


  • Ottawa, Canada N-able Full time

    Why N-able: N-able is seeking a Technical Support Manager to join us on this exciting journey as we grow! We have a people and partner-first culture at N-able, so we are elated to bring forth a new opportunity for like-minded Technical Support professionals. N-able creates and sells powerful and affordable software to enable the digital evolution of various...


  • Ottawa, Canada Fortinet Full time

    The TAM / Technical Account Manager will provide post sales technical support to Fortinet Customer assigned accounts. This will include conducting technical meetings with Customers to highlight Fortinet’s products and solutions. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** - Technical support through Forticare Platform - Collection, analysis and change...

  • Technical Manager

    4 months ago


    Ottawa, Canada Magnet Forensics Full time

    Who We Are, What We Do, Where We Are Going- Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets and other IoT related devices. We are continually innovating so that our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Job DescriptionAbout QNX Software SystemsQNX Software Systems is a leading provider of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for building critical embedded systems. Our expertise lies in providing trusted foundation software, including our deterministic microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS),...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Job DescriptionAbout QNX Software SystemsQNX Software Systems is a leading provider of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks, and development tools for building critical embedded systems. Our expertise lies in providing trusted foundation software, including our deterministic microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS),...


  • Ottawa, Canada Nanometrics Inc Full time

    **Working Title**: Technical Product Manager**Reports to**: Director, Products & Commercialization**Based in**: Ottawa, ON**Term**: Full-time**About Us**: Despite everything we know, the earth still has its mysteries. Beneath the surface, it is ever-changing and there is still much to understand. At Nanometrics, we develop industry-leading instrumentation...