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Chief Engineer

Seaspan · Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Location
Kitimat-Stikine
Job Type
Full time
Posted
July 01, 2026

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, preservation, and readiness of the vessel’s machinery and equipment. The Chief Engineer is responsible for fueling, pollution control, liquid loading, logs, reporting and record keeping, procurement and inventory control of the respective vessels.

Note: The vessel's home port is Kitimat, BC.

What you’ll do 

  • The Chief Engineer is in charge of the engineering watch.
  • Performs troubleshooting and repairs of all machinery and equipment related breakdown.
  • Responsible for maintaining the propulsion, auxiliary, and safety equipment in accordance with the planned maintenance system.
  • Coordinates the work of external contractors when repairs are being facilitated onboard.
  • Liaises with the Port Engineering Team and Engineering Superintendent to facilitate repairs, contract visits, etc.
  • Provides thorough analysis of breakdowns and faults to Shore Engineering...

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