Third Engineer - Duty Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Overview
RiverFlow Dredging is seeking a Third Engineer-Duty Engineer with a demonstrated ability to
manage assigned duties promptly and efficiently. This position will be based on the RiverFlow
Spirit, a trailing suction hopper dredger that operates primarily in the Fraser River.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Duty Engineer’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Reading and complying with the Chief Engineer’s Standing Orders and the Second
Engineer’s instructions;
- Taking over, standing and handing over engine room or ECR watches;
- Conducting machinery-space rounds
- Monitoring and recording levels in fuel day and settling tanks, dirty-water, sludge, waste
oil, bilge and main-engine sump tanks;
- Responding to alarms, leaks, breakdowns and abnormal conditions,
- Operating and maintaining assigned main and auxiliary machinery,
- Assisting with the inspection, maintenance and repair of dredging equipment
- Carrying out planned and corrective maintenance and testing
- Performing repairs and tasks as directed by the Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
- Cleaning engine room bilges, bilge wells and tank tops
- Keeping the engine room, pump room, workshops and machinery spaces clean, tidy and
free of oil, rags and slip hazards.
- Documenting incidents, repairs, failures, maintenance and spare-parts use, and reporting
defects, abnormal consumption and required spares, tools and consumables; and
The Duty Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and/or the Second Engineer.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Certificate of Competency
o Preferred - Third-Class Engineer, Motor Ship
o Minimum - Fourth-Class Engineer, Motor Ship
- Marine Medical Certificate
- Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
- Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting
- Certificate of Proficiency in Marine Advanced First Aid
- Ship management practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator
- Eligible to work in Canada
Working Conditions
- 12-hour days with overtime as required
- 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.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply to: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates who have been selected for an
interview will be contacted.