Engine Room Assistant

BC Ferries • Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a self-starter and a positive team player who provides essential vessel safety and operational expertise. Reporting to the 1st Engineer, Engine Room Assistants are responsible for monitoring machinery, performing general housekeeping, assisting engineers with maintenance, performing daily work routines, and performing safety checks.

Requirements

• Marine Emergency duties training – STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2)
• Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1)
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a safe and timely manner while monitoring and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems.

Nice To Haves

• A mechanical background including formal training and/or a Transport Canada Engine Room Rating certificate
• 4th Class Motor Certificate

Responsibilities

• Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds. Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
• Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures
• Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and filter changes, engine adjustments, steering gear checks, and leg alignments; starting main engines and auxiliaries; taking lube and fuel oil samples; and assisting with major overhauls and refits
• Performing daily work routine including taking fuel soundings; pumping dirty oil tanks; assisting in receiving fuel on board; checking void spaces; and cleaning oil strainers
• Performing safety checks; ensuring emergency systems are in order; participating in emergency and safety drills; attending safety meetings; receiving stores; and repairing equipment defects in other departments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed