Chief Marine Engineer

Operations Division, Transportation User Services
City:
Kingston
Position(s) language:
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
95603F - ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SUPPORT (BU) TEN
15
$1,506.75 - $1,890.43 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of Transportation, Marine Services Office, requires a certified Marine Engineer for the position of Chief Marine Engineer at their John Counter Boulevard location.
The Ministry
The Ministry of Transportation is committed to moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably across Ontario and to improve quality of life and support a globally competitive economy.
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The Division
Transportation User Services is responsible for the management of public-facing services, including Concession Agreements, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Marine Services, Municipal and Client Services, Remote Airports and Traveler Communication.
The Location
Kingston, Ontario is situated on Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Cataraqui and St. Lawrence rivers. It's known as the  Limestone City  for its grand 19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall. It will take you less than two hours to reach the closest border crossing that takes you into New York State. This opens your world up to explore a new country and culture.

Domestically, you can reach Toronto in around two hours, or Mississauga, which is just ten minutes further along. Easy to get around, it is an ideal spot to raise a busy family and to retire.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer      Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours, compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
On-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job    In this role, you will:
Provide technical advice and guidance to marine engineers and oilers in the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and plumbing equipment in support of a 24/7 operation
Supervise, and participate in, the overhaul and rebuilding of all main engines, generators, propulsion units and compressor systems for the Terminal operations and the Ferry fleet
Please note that this position may require the successful candidate to provide relief services as Senior Marine Engineer aboard Wolfe Islander IV, Amherst Islander II, and other vessels in the ministry's ferry fleet. This responsibility requires a valid Transport Canada Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate of competency, or a higher-level motor-ship certificate, with the endorsements and qualifications required to perform the assigned engineering duties on these vessels.
Mandatory requirements      Marine Engineer Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada for the vessel
Marine Emergency Duty Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada for the vessel
Valid Continued Proficiency Endorsement Certificate
The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge:
You have:
knowledge of seamanship principles and practices
ability to provide guidance and technical advice to Marine Engineers and to develop guidelines or equipment operation and maintenance
ability to understand and apply knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, Canada Shipping Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Environmental Protection Act to ensure the operation of the vessel in a safe and lawful manner and respond appropriately to emergency situations such as an oil spill
knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of all shipboard and shore equipment for Marine Services, including maintenance, troubleshooting, disassembly and assembly, etc.
working knowledge of standard computer programs and the ability to use diagnostics software for specialist equipment
Analytical and Problem-Solving

Skills:

You can:
identify signs of equipment malfunctions or failure
respond to emergency situations and develop strategies to effect prompt and safe repairs and minimize vessel down time
discriminate between situations requiring future maintenance and…