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Chief Engineer

Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Valid Engineer's motor certificate, class 2 or greater
  • A commercial fishing license
  • Valid Passport, Seafarers Medical, and MED
  • WHMIS

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the vessel and its equipment is properly maintained through both short term and long term maintenance
  • Work with the Captain to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel
  • Operate and maintain all shipboard equipment in compliance with company policies and regulations
  • Develop short and long term maintenance programs with the Marine Management Team

Key facts

  • Remote from: Canada
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Marine Engineering Software Maintenance Safety Management Systems Seamanship Mechanical Inspection Compliance Management

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd.

Comeau’s Sea Foods Group of Companies was founded by Bernardin J. Comeau and his brother, Clarence Comeau, in 1946 and has been a mainstay in the Canadian seafood industry ever since. Comeau’s is a leader in the harvesting, processing and global distribution of fish and seafood products. We have pushed our boundaries using enhanced communications and secure transportation systems in order to reach our customers and suppliers all over the world. Comeau’s Sea Foods Group offers fresh goods such as scallops, herring, herring meal and oil. We also process a full line of quality frozen products. Our value added product lines include, but is not limited to, smoked salmon, smoked mackerel, salt fish, breaded scallops, seafood spreads, seafood chowders and ready to eat items. Comeau’s Sea Foods commitment to quality goods and services extends beyond our seafood products to the parts and supplies used throughout its production facilities. Comeau’s Sea Foods services also include industrial grade metal fabrication, machining, ship repair and maintenance services and the Nova West Laboratory. By placing an emphasis on sourcing the right tools for the job and a fully equipped stockroom, we are able to ensure that production machinery consistently generates superior grade goods. Our products are primarily from Atlantic Canadian sources and, with very few exceptions, all of our processing takes place in Nova Scotia. We are pleased to offer a selection of commodity and value-added products. Comeau’s employees are loyal, dedicated and take pride in being part of the Comeau’s Sea Food’s family. We employ over 400 people and are one of the largest employers in Southwest Nova Scotia. Comeau’s has employed multiple generations of families and many have worked for more than 30 years with the company.

Company details

Company size201 - 500

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Job description

The Chief Engineer reports to the Captain and Marine Management Team, and will work closely with the Marine Management Team and Maintenance Crew.


The function of this position, while working with the engineering and maintenance staff, is to ensure the vessel and its equipment is properly maintained through both short term and long term maintenance and kept at the highest possible standard at all times.  Effort will be required both while the vessel is at sea and while in port to accomplish the below duties and responsibilities: 


  • The Chief Engineer must work together with the the Captain to to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel are of the utmost importance at all times.
  • With the Captain and crew, ensure the vessel is operated in a safe and prudent manner exercising good seamanship skills
  • Ensure the vessel and equipment is operated in strict compliance with the company policies & procedures, Classification Society and Transport Canada.
  • The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all shipboard equipment.  With the aid of their coworkers, they must ensure all maintenance is performed and tracked in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Ensure maximum efficiency in the operation of the vessel is achieved by working in unison with the vessel's navigation officers and factory watch supervisors.
  • Carry out maintenance and repairs in the engine room, factories and deck areas with assistance from factory and deck personnel when possible.
  • Carry out daily inspections of the vessel and its equipment.
  • Work with Marine Management Team to:
    • develop short and long term maintenance programs;
    • plan refits;
    • record inspections and repairs,
    • ensure the vessel is ready to sail at specified date and time, and
    • manage the vessel's turnaround and maintenance layovers
  • Champion the digital Safety Management System 
  • Direct the tasks of engine room team
  • Communicate clearly with Deck and Factory supervisors on required operation and maintenance work


Must possess:

  • Valid Engineer's motor certificate, class 2 or greater
  • A commercial fishing license
  • Valid Passport, Seafarers Medical, and MED
  • WHMIS

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