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Assistant Marine Superintendent
Job Description Competition Number TW.13.14.277
Available Positions 1 Permanent Position
Employer Department of Transportation & Works - Marine Transportation Service Division
Locations St. John's
Closing Date 30 Apr 2014
Salary $51,906- $67, 477 HL 17 (under review)

Duties
The Marine Transportation Services Division is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of ferry services throughout the Island and Labrador. The incumbent directly assists his immediate supervisor, the Marine Engineering Superintendent, in carrying out responsibilities for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the vessel fleet. The position is of a technical nature and the incumbent is required to provide direction and guidance to personnel both staff and contractors, involved with repairs, maintenance and refit of all vessels. The incumbent will have to audit shipyard invoices as they come in and challenge unsupported costs. The incumbent will have to assess unforeseen scopes of work to be incorporated into the ongoing refit. The incumbent will have to oversee vessel crew work scope and ensure the work is completed in line with the vessel refit schedule. Because of the highly regulated nature of the operation, the observance of standards of maintenance and repair are of the utmost importance. Often, the incumbent is required to independently manage a refit and provide daily reports to the Marine Engineering Superintendent. The successful candidate requires knowledge on a wide range of technical aspects including new machinery, methods, construction, maintenance and repair. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required. Other related duties.

Qualifications
A strong marine technical background is required. Candidates must possess strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project along with sound analytical, organizational and communication skills. The knowledge and skills required of this position would normally be acquired through possession of a diploma in Naval Architecture, or a valid Marine Engineer certificate, supplemented with considerable years of experience performing engineering work on passenger ferries. These qualifications may also be acquired by one working in a supervisory role in a marine shipyard and acting in a project manager role overseeing maintenance and repair on a variety of marine vessels. Equivalencies demonstrating an acceptable combination of maritime industry-related qualifications and experience may be considered. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

How To Apply

Applications, quoting Competition Number TW.13.14.277, should be submitted

By Mail
Human Resource Secretariat, Strategic Staffing Division
50 Mundy Pond Road
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J6

By Fax
(709) 729-6737

For additional information on this position call (709) 535-6210

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be received before the close of business on the closing date - late applications with explanation may be considered. Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the required qualifications as stated in the job ad and must contain your current mailing address, contact number and e-mail if applicable. This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.