Director, Engineering Fleet Operations Job in Montreal, Canada

Job Title: Director, Engineering Fleet Operations
Job Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Company/Employer: McKeil Marine Limited
About Us
With a proud tradition of more than a half century of service in the maritime sector in Canada, McKeil Marine remains focused on people and recognizes that the skilled sailing and shore based crew are what continues to differentiate us in the marketplace. Our versatile fleet of tugs and barges deliver innovative marine solutions in the Transportation and Project services sectors. Headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario and with offices in Montreal, Quebec and St. John's, Newfoundland our crew serves customers with a personalized approach continually striving to elevate the service experience. The McKeil Cares Program supports crew members and their families while reaching out to provide support for the communities in which we operate.

McKeil Marine Limited has an immediate opening for a Director, Engineering Fleet Operations to directly oversee daily vessel operations including maintenance planning, engineering practices and procedures, and the execution of repairs and daily functioning and maintenance of machinery. As a hands-on versatile leader, you will guide your team of direct reports to ensuring smooth and cost-efficient engineering operations of the fleet. At McKeil Marine, we are growing fast by developing and implementing innovative marine solutions with a broad customer base in challenging geographic environments.

Job Requirements:
• First Class Transport Canada Motor Certificate (or Second Class with proven experience)
• At least 5 years of management experience in marine transportation operations.
• Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems and the ISM Code, and most of all you value culture.

Job Duties;
• Manage day to day vessel operations for assigned vessels including certification, budget development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Develop and manage scheduled annual dockings and vessel winter refit programs.
• Monitor operating expenditures for repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure safety and pollution measures are maintained.
• Provide on-going evaluations of engineering staff to ensure high levels of performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain recognized and effective preventative maintenance programs and system.
• Develop relationships with classification societies and regulatory authorities.
• Direct and supervise all Vessel Managers and Engineer Officers on board vessels.
• Develop programs to track and monitor vessel machinery performance.
• Monitor fuel and lube consumption and take necessary steps to improve efficiencies.
• Manage non-capital engineering projects.
• Establish vendor and contractor relationships.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time

Deadline Date: 03/02/2014

How to Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to resumes@mckeil.com
Or
Fax your resume and cover letter to 905-667-0184