Marine Engine Mechanic

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• Overhaul

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Heat exchangers
• Hydraulic system
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Marine engines
• Power tools
• Power transmission system
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Welding

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Wiring
• Engine repair

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week