Job Description

Coastal Shipping Limited is seeking qualified and safety-focused Motormen / Engine Room Ratings (ERR) to join our Canadian tanker fleet.

This is a seasonal full-time opportunity working on a 38 days on / 38 days off rotation. Depending on the vessel schedule and time of season, operations may include service in Canada’s Arctic, coastal waters and the Great Lakes.

The Motorman / ERR is an important member of the vessel’s engineering department, supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of engine-room machinery and equipment.

We are looking for dependable marine professionals with a strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to safety and ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Officers with the operation and maintenance of engine-room machinery and equipment
• Perform routine engine-room inspections and rounds
• Monitor machinery and report abnormalities to the Engineer on watch
• Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance
• Perform cleaning, lubrication and general engine-room maintenance
• Assist with pumps, valves, piping and other machinery as directed
• Maintain engine-room spaces, tools and equipment in a safe and orderly condition
• Participate in bunkering and other engineering operations as assigned
• Participate in vessel safety drills and emergency duties
• Follow the vessel's Safety Management System (SMS), environmental procedures and company policies
• Support safe and efficient tanker operations
• Perform other engine department duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Engineering Officers

Required Qualifications / Documents

Applicants should provide copies of their applicable marine certificates and documentation with their application, including:

• Resume
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
• Engine Room Rating (ERR) / appropriate Transport Canada certification
• STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
• Applicable Survival Craft / Rescue Boat certification
• Tanker Oil and Chemical certification
• Marine Security Training / Security certification
• Seafarer's Identity Document (SID)
• Valid marine credentials appropriate to the position
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

Previous tanker and engine-room experience is considered an asset.

Experience working in northern, Arctic or ice-covered waters is also highly valued.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 38 Days On / 38 Days Off rotation
• Company-paid travel to and from the vessel
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Health, dental and disability benefits
• Required PPE provided
• Opportunity to gain valuable tanker and Arctic operating experience
• Potential consideration for future seasonal and rotational assignments
• Career development opportunities within Coastal Shipping Limited

Candidate Profile

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Safety-focused and dependable
• Mechanically inclined with practical engine-room experience
• Professional and respectful
• Able to work effectively as part of an engineering team
• Comfortable working in physically demanding marine environments
• Able to follow procedures and Engineering Officer instructions
• Committed to maintaining high standards of vessel safety, reliability and environmental responsibility

Employment Opportunity

This opportunity provides the potential for future assignments and continued employment, subject to operational requirements, performance, and business needs.

Eligibility