Marine Engineer Officer

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate main engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment on ships
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of engine room crew
• Stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Inspect and conduct maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Conduct micro or nanodevices simulations, characterization, process modeling and integration in the development of new electronic devices and products

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• AutoCAD
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Power Line Systems, computer aided design and drafting (PLS-CADD)

Area of work experience

• Specification or technical writing
• Research and development
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Quality assurance or control
• Project planning
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Engineering professional and construction management (EPCM)

Area of specialization

• Sonar
• Scientific or medical electronics
• Radar railway signalling design, construction and maintenance
• Project management
• Lighting
• Electronic test equipment
• Electronics (industrial)
• Data processing and systems
• Computer design
• Communications
• Electrical
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• System integration

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Client focus

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities