Port Engineer Company, Seaspan Ferries Corporation

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Port Engineer Company, Seaspan Ferries Corporation

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Port Engineer
Seaspan Ferries Corporation - Delta, BC

Description

The Port Engineer has primary accountability for the maintenance and repair of Seaspan Ferries’ vessels. The Port Engineer is responsible to implement cost efficient maintenance and repairs so that these vessels are kept in a serviceable condition at all times. Daily work of the Port Engineer will involve responding and diagnosing engineering problems, providing and implementing repair recommendations, overseeing the planned maintenance program, coordinating and initiating work orders for vessel refit, and providing guidance and mentorship for the shipboard engineers. In addition, the Port Engineer will play a technical consultative role by offering equipment selection and design input for new constructions.
Duties/Accountabilities

Vessel Repair

Responds to the troubles reported by the vessel crew or the onboard engineer, finds out the accuracy of the report and assesses if repair can be conducted while the vessel is at sea.
If the nature of the repair requires the vessel to be brought back to the Terminal, find out the estimated down time from the repair contractor and liaises a workable schedule with the Traffic office and customer relations dept..
Provides a scope of work (or work order) detailing all the repair work that needs to happen to the Dry dock.
If purchasing of new equipment is required, sources options and obtains quotes, then initiates a Purchase Order for the item. Coordinates approvals and follows up with Purchasing to ensure a quick turnaround time.
If the repair involves a significant cost that is outside of the repair budget, obtains quotes and prepares rationale for management consideration before initiating the work.
Oversees the repair work to ensure the work is completed in a timely and quality manner.
If sub-contractors are involved, oversees work and signs off invoices.

​Planned Maintenance Program

Checks in with the shipboard engineers and monitors the log sheet to ensure daily routine maintenance is performed on the vessel.
Up keeps the maintenance plan and takes leadership in maintaining a complete maintenance and repair record for each vessel.

Refit

Complete examination and overhaul required every 5 years for most vessels. .
Coordinates and prepares work scope for vessels going through the refit program, which includes checking and examination of the following:
Docking, power wash, underwater hull (prep & paint), interference items, main engines, main engine clutches, tail shafts, propellers, rudders, stocks and steering gear, sea and overboard valves, hull above waterline, anodes, shore power, auxiliary engines, megger test/electrical repairs, fuel tanks, fresh water tank, air compressors/air receivers, bilge and fire pumps, SS generators, anchor windlass and chain locker, tow winch clutch & brake, tow pins & stern roller, fendering, accommodation & ducting, steel work, main engine controls, miscellaneous shipwright.

Guidance & Mentorship

Liaises with the Pacific Marine Training Institute (part of BCIT) and provides curriculum input based on skills and competencies required by the workplace.
Provides input regarding training and apprenticeship programs for the future
Acts as a resource for the shipboard engineers.
Provides selection input on shipboard engineers based on qualifications/ competencies assessment, communication skills as well as compatibility with the existing team.
Works with Marine Personnel and Engineering Superintendent on the advancement (motivating, training, assessing) of junior engineers.

New Constructions

Provides technical consultative input to new construction projects, which includes proposing suitable equipment for the vessel based on cost-benefit analysis and offering design input (machinery space arrangement) based on functionality, efficiency and safety considerations (e.g. access to equipment for maintenance, line of sights, layout, etc.).

Education and Experience

Completion of a Diploma in Engineering or an apprenticeship program
Possession of a 3rd level Engineer certificate
A minimum of 5 years experience working as a shipboard engineer or equivalent amount of shore based engineering experience

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

Knowledge of applicable Transport Canada and Classification Societies requirements
Understanding of Seaspan union labour agreements
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
A strong team player and a creative problem solver
Resourceful, eager to learn from others
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and make sound engineering decisions
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of JD Edwards is an advantage

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

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