Second Engineer

Location: St. John's

Job Details
In-person
Full-time
Experienced

Requisition

Location:

Vessels
Hourly Rate: $48.269
Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety‑oriented team‑players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Second Engineer (Spare & Relief)
Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Second Engineer to work onboard our vessels that operate year‑round from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS, and from Argentia NL during the summer season. This permanent full‑time spare and relief position is scheduled across our fleet and each tour based on operational requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Second Engineer’s primary responsibility is performing maintenance and other functions on a timely basis by formulating a safe and efficient work schedule. The position is also responsible for the supervision of the Engineering Team who operate and maintain the vessels.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Meet daily with Engine Room personnel to discuss work performed, work to be done, difficulties encountered, new jobs, Job Safety Analysis, work permits required, and assigns and collects planned maintenance cards.

Prepare work lists for the day by reviewing the Planned Maintenance Program.

Prepare, deliver, and review toolbox meetings with the Engine Room Team.

Prepare and review any work permits such as Isolation Permits, Hot Work Permits, and Safe Work Permits.

Review daily requisitions with the engine room storekeeper and determine what is needed to complete the job.

Complete daily rounds of all areas of the vessels. Check machinery and spaces across the vessel to ensure all are operating within prescribed parameters and initiate any required action from findings.

Work diligently to promote a physically and psychologically safe working environment that is diverse, accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

24 months recent experience in a relevant position

Proven leadership skills and good communication skills

Able to work in confined spaces

Proficient in the use of vessel computerized systems

Working knowledge of Planned Maintenance Systems

Certification

Valid Second‑Class Motor Certificate STCW 95

STCW 6.1 Proficiency in Basic Safety

STCW 6.2 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

Valid Marine Emergency Duties Refresher

Fast Rescue Craft and Fast Rescue Craft Refresher

Propulsion Plant Simulator Certificate II

Transport Canada Approved Marine Medical Examination

Asset Qualifications

Passenger Safety Management Certificate

Specialized Passenger Safety Management Certificate

Forklift, Aerial Work Platform and Fall Protection Certificates

Lockout/Tagout Certificate

Why Work for Marine Atlantic
As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits include competitive salaries, a defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities.

Tour Pattern
There is a monthly tour pattern for regularly assigned positions of 15 days on and 15 days off, normally commencing the 1st and 15th of each month. As a new spare and relief employee, you may be called for work in accordance with operational requirements; therefore, you may be required to work in intervals throughout both tours (i.e., one month) in order to obtain 15 days of work.

You may be called to work fewer or more than 15 days per month if operationally required.

Safety Sensitive Position
This position is designated as a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, including pre‑employment testing. Marine Atlantic has a zero‑tolerance…