Marine Technician

Georgian College•Ontario, ON

2d•CA$35 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting multiple marine training facilities (Fire Training Facility, Town dock, pool) to deliver contract-training programs to the marine industry. This includes oversight for daily operations and general maintenance at all locations; technical and safety specialist support for machinery, equipment and tools; monitoring inventory and ordering/purchasing supplies or equipment as needed; assisting trainers to develop appropriate training scenarios; assisting Part time Trainers and students through demonstration and orientation of specialized equipment; and the setup and dismantling of equipment for all training sessions at all locations.

Requirements

Successfully completed a marine emergency duties certificate, NFPA Pre-Service Firefighter certificate or post-secondary certification in paramedic services
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of power or marine engineering OR firefighting, paramedic or related OR in a marine emergency duties environment
Experience maintaining a wide variety of marine / fire safety equipment
Experience in training and demonstrating others on the use of specialized equipment
Experience in ordering supplies and inventory management
Basic computer skills using the MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member
Awareness of health and safety rules and regulations
Demonstrated planning, coordinating and time management skills
Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel ad well as work non-traditional hours

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Transport Canada publications, equipment manuals, SOP, SOLAS, and NFPA regulations would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Facility maintenance and operations: Setting up and tear down of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and training sessions
Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
Assisting in the demonstration of proper usage of safety gear (i.e. SCBA masks), refill SCBA air tanks
Coordinate the refilling of all Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical and water fire extinguishers nightly to ensure they are ready for training sessions the following morning
Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment.
Source and order parts, inventory and new equipment.
Exploring and recommending purchase of capital equipment, provide input into facility layout & location of equipment.
Owen Sound Harbour Safety Specialist: Setting up of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and training sessions
Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
Assisting in the demonstration of activities ie. Safe life raft usage
Preparing and tear down of all equipment following training sessions
Maintaining lifeboat, rescue boat and life rafts
Pool Safety Specialist: Setting up of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and classes
Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
Assisting in the demonstration of pool activities, monitoring student activity with life rafts etc.
Tearing down of all equipment following classes
Deflating and repacking all life rafts and coordinate the refilling Carbon dioxide cylinders to ensure they are ready for next training session
Acting as the safety specialist during safety sessions
Generally maintaining the Centre for Marine Training & Researc
Assisting with inventory control by monitoring inventory levels and ordering replenishment of stock items
Representing CMTR
Monitoring students in the safe use of equipment and ensure all safety standards are being followed