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TW.14.15.139
Available Positions
1 Permanent Position

Employer
Department of Transportation & Works - Marine Transportation Service Division
Locations
St. John's
Closing Date
6 Aug 2014
Salary
$52,942- $68,825 (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 MS Project along with sound analytical, organizational and communication skills. The ability to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic, service-oriented environment is required. 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 experience performing engineering work on sea going vessels; experience with passenger ferry vessels would be an asset. These qualifications may also be acquired by 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.14.15.139, 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