Chief Engineer

Seaspan

Full-time Engineers
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Location
Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada
Posted
March 23, 2026

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, preservation, and readiness of the vesselโ€™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 youโ€™ll doย 

  • 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...