Engineering Superintendent

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in dynamic operational environments? Our client is seeking an experienced  Engineer Superintendent  to oversee the maintenance, engineering, and technical operations of a marine fleet based in Kitimat, BC. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring vessel reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness while leading a team of engineers and technical personnel.

We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise combined with exceptional leadership skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Candidates from marine transportation, offshore operations, oil & gas, shipbuilding, heavy industry, or other complex mechanical environments will be well suited for this opportunity. Success in this role requires a collaborative personality, the ability to build trust with crews and stakeholders, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

If this sounds like you, please apply directly or send your resume to

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the port engineering team, fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all maintenance and engineering activities.

Oversee vessel maintenance programs, ensuring all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities are planned, coordinated, and executed in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage annual maintenance and engineering budgets, capital projects, vessel modifications, and fleet improvement initiatives while maintaining cost and schedule targets.

Direct dry-dock planning, In-Service Inspection Plans (ISIP), vessel repairs, and engineering projects, ensuring fleet reliability and operational readiness.

Investigate equipment, machinery, and systems failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence while improving long-term fleet performance.

Collaborate with operations, vessel crews, regulatory authorities, contractors, shipyards, and technical specialists to support safe and efficient marine operations and fleet growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Engineering or completion of an apprenticeship program leading to qualification as a Power, Stationary, or Marine Engineer.

Marine Certificate of Competency is preferred; equivalent experience in offshore, oil & gas, industrial, or heavy mechanical environments will also be considered.

Minimum 6 years of progressive supervisory or management experience leading maintenance, engineering, or technical teams in complex operational environments.

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, maintenance programs, reliability practices, and asset management principles.

Demonstrated leadership presence with excellent communication, relationship-building, coaching, and team development abilities.

Proven ability to troubleshoot critical issues, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and make sound operational decisions while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Pay: $150,000 - $190,000 annually

Location is Kitimat, BC - relocation available