HMCS Queen Charlotte
- Charlottetown
- On-site
- $43,000 - $55,000 per year
- Posted: May 27, 2024
- 8 hours per day
- Starts: As soon as possible
- Permanent
- Expires: June 26, 2024
- 6 Vacancies
- 205761
Job Description:
Join the Naval Reserve (Part-Time/Full-Time – www.forces.ca) Email: HMCSQueenCharlotteRecruiting@forces.gc.ca Requirements for joining:
- Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Grade 10 Minimum (University for officer occupations)
- Minimum age 16 years old
- Maximum age 55 years old
Marine Technicians operate and maintain highly technical propulsion, mechanical and power generation systems, enabling Royal Canadian Navy warships to float, move and fight. The primary responsibilities of Marine Technicians are to operate all marine systems engineering equipment onboard ship, troubleshoot failures, advise command on limitations and repair as required to restore system function. They execute and track maintenance schedules to keep the ship’s engineering equipment in prime condition. They respond to emergencies as the onboard experts in firefighting and damage control, including helicopter crash rescue. They are the ship’s metal workers and carry out burning, welding and machining. Command relies on the Marine Technician’s in-depth knowledge of the following systems:
- Propulsion gas turbine and diesel engines and associated systems, including gearing and shafting
- Generators and power distribution systems, including casualty power
- Hydraulic equipment and systems
- Electronic machinery control systems
- Fitted and portable damage control and firefighting equipment
- Refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment
- Fuel and other liquid management systems
The work environment of a Marine Technician: Experience unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as working in limited light conditions and small spaces. There may be occasions when they work on open deck surfaces in a variety of weather conditions repairing or maintaining equipment. While at sea, all members of the ship’s company stand watch in shifts. When the ship is alongside, Marine Technicians usually work a regular day-shift schedule. Related Civilian Occupations:
- Arc/Acetylene Welder
- Construction Millwright and Industrial Mechanic
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
- Hydro Power Station Operator
- Marine Engineer
- Marine Electrical Technician
- Millwright
- Plumber
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Stationary Engineer and Auxiliary Equipment Operator