Chief Mate - New Westminster, Canada - Fraser River Pile & Dredge

Fraser River Pile & Dredge

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc. (FRPD) is Canada's largest Marine & Infrastructure, Land Foundations and Dredging contractor. The company is privately owned with operations mainly in Western Canada and projects reaching across the country.

FRPD is a growing, award-winning company with significant opportunities for advancement.

We know that our success is through our people and we focus on developing talented individuals looking to take advantage of the diverse scope of our many exciting projects.

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Chief Mate with a demonstrated ability to manage assigned duties promptly and efficiently.

This position will be based on the _FRPD 309_, a trailing suction hopper dredger that is currently getting ready for the upcoming dredging season in June 2023.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Mate's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reporting to the Master and being responsible for duties of Watchkeeping
Familiarity with the Master's responsibilities and duties in the event he/she is required to assume command.
Taking charge of a navigation
Supervising dredging operations and optimizing production and the continuity of the
Instructing crew in all aspects of their
Ensuring that the vessel is clean and necessary maintenance is carried
Ensuring the deck equipment is properly
Inspecting, caring for and maintaining the lifesaving and firefighting
Initiating orders for deck stores, as
Inputting/updating information into electronic maintenance management

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Certificate of Competency
Preferred
Transport Canada Chief Mate

Minimum

Transport Canada Chief Mate

, Near Coastal

Marine Medical Certificate, Transport Canada
Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Safety Training
Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
Certificate of Proficiency in Advance Fire Fighting
Marine Advanced First Aid

Radio Operator's Certificate

Maritime Commercial, minimum
Eligible to be added to Pacific Pilotage Authority Coastal Waiver from Compulsory Pilotage

Working Condition

12hour days with overtime as required
Live aboard vessel / 24 hour a day operation
Unionized position with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild

This position is challenging, interesting and will be well suited to an individual looking to further expand their existing skill set and take part in an exciting experience within a strong and healthy work environment.