Chief Engineer

Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada • Posted June 08, 2026

Job Type: Full time

Location: Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia

Posted: June 08, 2026

Category: Engineers

Application Deadline: July 18, 2026

Role Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, preservation, and readiness of the vessel’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 you’ll do 
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...
                

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