The Marine Superintendent / Relief Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Company’s marine vessels and offshore assets. The position combines shore-based marine management responsibilities with onboard engineering duties as required, including serving as Relief Engineer during vessel operations, mobilizations, drydocking’s and maintenance periods.

The position will work closely with the Engineering and Marine Operations groups to ensure vessels are maintained and operated to the highest standards of safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

Job Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day marine oversight and technical support for assigned vessels.

Support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of vessels in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Monitor vessel performance, maintenance, reliability, fuel consumption, and operational readiness.

Provide technical and operational support to Masters, Chief Engineers, and vessel crews.

Maintain regular communication with vessels and provide guidance on operational, technical, and maintenance matters.

Review vessel reports, defect lists, planned maintenance information, fuel consumption, and other operational data.

Assist in identifying recurring equipment failures and developing corrective actions.

Support vessel mobilizations and demobilizations for cable installation and other offshore projects.

Coordinate with vessel crews, project teams, shipyards, vendors, class, flag, and regulatory authorities as required.

Participate in vessel inspections, audits, surveys, and compliance activities.

Assist with the preparation and execution of drydockings, refits, repairs,



and major maintenance projects.

Assist with vessel budgets, maintenance forecasts, spare parts requirements, and capital expenditure planning.

Support procurement of marine equipment, machinery, spares, and services.

Review technical specifications and vendor proposals for marine equipment and systems.

Monitor outstanding defects and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Assist with investigations of machinery failures, incidents, near misses, and other operational events.

Ensure lessons learned are communicated across the fleet.

When assigned onboard, the employee will serve as Relief Engineer and assume the responsibilities of the Marine Engineer.

Responsibilities will include

Take overall responsibility for the safe and productive operation of the vessel's engineering department.

Ensure all propulsion, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems are operated and maintained safely.

Supervise engineering personnel and ensure effective watchkeeping and maintenance practices.

Manage the vessel's Planned Maintenance System and ensure maintenance is completed appropriately and on schedule.

Monitor machinery condition and identify potential failures before they affect vessel operations.

Ensure adequate spares, consumables, tools,



and technical resources are available onboard.

Maintain accurate engineering records, logs, reports, and regulatory documentation.

Ensure compliance with Class, Flag, Port State, ISM, and other applicable requirements.

Coordinate machinery repairs and troubleshooting with shore-based technical personnel and contractors.

Participate in emergency response and drills as required.

Support vessel maneuvering, DP operations, cable operations, and other marine activities from an engineering perspective.

Provide engineering support during cable installation, cable repair, ROV, survey, and subsea operations.

Ensure machinery and systems required for critical project operations remain operational and properly maintained.

Coordinate with the Master and project team regarding engineering limitations, risks, and operational requirements.

Ensure safe isolation, lockout/tagout, and permit-to-work practices are followed.

Manage engineering personnel performance, training, and development.

Provide technical handover to and from relieving Chief Engineers.

Vessel Mobilization and Project Support The position will provide technical and marine support during vessel mobilizations and offshore projects, including:

Review vessel readiness prior to mobilization.

Assist with project-specific equipment installation and integration.

Support installation and commissioning of cable machinery, ROV systems, ploughs, survey equipment, and associated systems.

Coordinate with project and vessel teams to identify technical requirements and constraints.

Participate in mobilization meetings, readiness reviews, and pr

📌 Marine Superintendent (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Ittelecom
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality