Marine Engineer Fourth Class

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Engineer is responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in charge of the mechanical operation and maintenance of the engine room and its auxiliaries. The incumbent inspects, cleans and performs minor routine electronic, plumbing, mechanical and hydraulic repairs and maintenance in accordance with departmental preventative maintenance schedules; assist the Chief Engineer to ensure that back-up systems are in operational order; may accompany the vessel as required during refit schedules and assists technical personnel in carrying out repairs and alterations; assists with tie-up lines and other routine work during arrivals and departures of the vessel; participates in security watches when the vessel is non-operational; assist with operation of portable wharf lighting operation and vessel shore based genset operation and maintenance; and performs other related duties as required. Enters all work into the maintenance program daily and develop a refit specification to be entered in the maintenance program and submitted to the Marine Superintendent eight weeks prior to scheduled refit. Use of a computer in the function of duties will be required. Engineers at this level may be called to serve in the capacity of Chief Engineer aboard smaller vessels.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in marine engineering and the operation of marine diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a marine environment
2. Experience working with modern control systems
3. Valid 4th Class motor Engineer’s Certificate issued by Transport Canada or equivalent as determined by the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and applicable vessel Safe Manning Document
4. Valid Marine Medical Certificate

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of marine engineering
2. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of marine diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment in a marine environment
3. Computer skills
4. Ability to manage time and organize tasks
5. Ability to solve problems
6. Ability to work in a team
7. Commitment to safety

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check from local police
2. Recent and satisfactory Vulnerable Sector

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Participation in any safety course training, as offered and required by the Department

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit copies of valid 4th Class Motor Engineer’s Certificate issued by Transport Canada or equivalent as determined by the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and applicable vessel Safe Manning Document and valid Marine Medical with their application.

Failure to do so shall result in an application being screened out.