Shore Mechanic Full Time

The Shore Mechanic coordinates and performs maintenance and repairs on the non-engineered vessels as directed ensuring vessels are properly maintained in seaworthy condition. This role assists with the daily operations of the facility and provides instruction to trades persons and sub-contractors working onsite.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 10 Pemberton.

What you’ll do

• Assists with daily operations of responsible facility, including organization, scheduling (vessels, people, resources) and monitoring of the facility operations as well as the maintenance of the facility. Ensures proper organization and effective implementation of service schedules causing a minimum down time on the vessels.
• Responds to troubleshooting requests. Provides initial diagnosis to the problem and determines the priority and suitable solution weighing in the effects on crew safety and possibility of further equipment damage.
• Visits the vessel onsite or arranges an on-call repair person to inspect and repair the issue.
• Performs repair inspections and determines repair solutions including scope, method, budget and timing of repair. Conducts assessment of seaworthiness of the vessels before allowing them to sail again.
• For critical circumstances, coordinates the vessels to a suitable tie up and organizes a third party to tow the vessel to the nearest facility.
• Identifies and schedules vendors, suppliers and contractors (both trades and equipment) for maintenance and repair. Supervises contractors in specialized trades and monitors the repair work.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with the company’s safety policy and all applicable rules and regulations are adhered. Participates in all Safety and environmental drills and inspections and is trained to be part of the facility Emergency Response Team. Responsible for issuing hot work permits.
• Maintains an on-call rotation for running repairs on vessels outside of the regular work schedule.

What you’ll bring

• Grade 12 education
• Heavy Duty mechanic or Millwright Certificate with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance and repair experience. Experience working as an onboard Engineer preferred.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• 4 th Class Engineering Certificate, or previous experience supervising vessel maintenance and repairs involving multiple vessels will be an asset.
• Knowledge of marine emergency procedures and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of vessel operations and requirement of the towing industry preferred.
• Mechanical, hydraulics, and electrical trades skills. Knowledge of steel working and welding is an asset.
• Ability to balance priorities and needs with available resources.
• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of creativity to resolve new technical and mechanical problems.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office).

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $81,000 – $99,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages