Company Overview
Horizon Maritime Northern Services Ltd. is dedicated to delivering exceptional maritime solutions while prioritizing the health and safety of our employees. We specialize in providing skilled maritime professionals across various sectors, including offshore drilling, subsea construction, seismic operations, and marine project management. Our focus is on connecting talented individuals with dynamic projects worldwide.
Job Overview
This position will be located in Hay River, NWT at the Marine Transportation Services Shipyard.
The Coordinator, Marine Engineering develops, plans, monitors, and executes a variety of projects associated with the refit, repair, and maintenance of the Marine Transportation Services (MTS) fleet.
This position provides technical expertise to maintain the operational integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of the fleet and infrastructure in accordance with territorial and federal legislation, GNWT policy, and departmental procedures.
Responsibilities
- Develop plans and strategies for implementing technical marine projects, including work methods, procedures, and acceptance criteria
- Prepare accurate and timely engineering plans and reports based on preliminary engineering data
- Produce terms of reference for each project outlining the scope of work and budget requirements
- Participate in project planning to ensure operations are maintained during implementation
- Identify staff and contractor requirements to execute each project effectively
- Review seasons end maintenance requirements with Chief Engineers and recommend refit list to Marine Manager
- Review proposals submitted by consultants and participate in evaluating and selecting consultants
- Analyze design alternatives for feasibility, economics, and adherence to naval architecture standards
- Review itemized cost estimates and obtain necessary technical and regulatory approvals
- Prepare detailed specifications, plans, and cost estimates for projects
- Liaise with Transport Canada, Classification society, and all other regulatory agencies to facilitate ship’s inspections
- Address bidder queries and attend tender openings, providing recommendations for tender acceptance or rejection
- Conduct pre-construction activities, including meetings and verification of scope, budget, and schedule
- Monitor contractor work for compliance with project specifications, layout, construction testing, and records
- Track contractor performance against tendered targets and planned expenditures
- Act as the primary consultant for major modifications to the MTS fleet
- Conduct inspections of the fleet to ensure compliance with maintenance and operational standards
- Research and provide recommendations for feasibility and cost studies, haul-out facilities, and long-term capital forecasts
- Troubleshoot emergency situations, such as mechanical breakdowns, and develop procedural adaptations to legislative requirements for the unique NWT environment
- Investigate incidents and recommend mitigation strategies
- Schedule and conduct regular equipment inspections, checks, and verifications
- Oversee emergency repairs to minimize service interruptions
- Mentor staff involved in projects, providing training and technical advice
- Ensure equipment performance and reliability standards are met following repairs and overhauls
- Maintain supply chains for materials, spare parts, tools, and test instruments to support emergency repairs and preventative maintenance
- Provide input into the 1, 3, 5, 10, and 20-year plans for vessel life cycle management and regulatory compliance
- Establish annual refit needs and schedules with the MTS Management Team
- Develop best practices for project planning, implementation, and risk management
- Maintain comprehensive records of preventative maintenance
Requirements
- In-depth technical knowledge of marine engineering principles
- Familiarity with marine vessel design, construction, refit, and operations
- Proficiency in standard repair methods, tools, equipment, and techniques for marine vessels
- Knowledge of Transport Canada Ship Safety requirements, the Canada Shipping Act, and other regulatory frameworks
- Awareness of northern construction practices and sensitivity to regional economic, social, cultural, and environmental conditions
- Strong diagnostic skills to locate and address mechanical problems effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and communication
- Ability to use maintenance tracking and management systems (HELM Connect)
- Marine Engineering Certification
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Marine Engineer.
- Experience as a Shore based Engineer considered an asset
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise
- Project management and planning capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with planned maintenance systems and ability to administer
- Ability to adapt technical procedures to unique environmental and operational challenges
- Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet operational needs
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply in confidence through Indeed or by email: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We can only accept applications from individuals who are eligible to work in Canada.
Horizon Maritime Services Ltd. is a leading organization supplying best in class crew to the marine & offshore industries, licensed by Transport Canada as a Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service (SRPS). We are dedicated to delivering exceptional maritime services across various sectors including offshore drilling, sub-sea construction, seismic, and marine logistics. Horizon prioritizes safety, innovation, and excellence in all our operations while fostering a supportive environment for our employees. We are committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities. We are an organization that puts safety first, supported by an unwavering commitment to compliance.
Pay: From $1,000.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
