Engineer in Saint John, New Brunswick at Cooke Aquaculture Inc.

LARGE VESSEL - ENGINEER

Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Company’s Large Vessel Team as Vessel Engineer. This position reports to the Captain.

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role:

As a result of our robust growth, we are expanding our team of professionals. The key role of this position is to monitor and operate the vessel's mechanical equipment.

Primary duties are (not limited to):

• Safe and economical operations of all machinery on the vessel;
• Proper maintenance of all machinery on the vessel;
• Performs troubleshooting, problem solving as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to prevent down time and to ensure the efficient and continual functioning of the vessel;
• Environmental management
• Monitoring of bunkers and lubricants;
• Maintain accurate records and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements/Attributes:

• Third-Class Engineer Certificate issued by Transport Canada;
• SCTW Motor Certificate;
• Strong in sense of responsibility and pride in overall condition of machinery;
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experienced with Safety Management Systems;
• Valid Marine Basic First Aid or Advanced First Aid and CPR;
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate;
• Valid Canadian Passport with the ability to enter the US;
• A certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods will be considered an asset.
• As per company policy, a clear result of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and dental benefit package.