MCASPHALT | Chief Mate - Second du Capitaine

Colas

The Role

Overview

Chief Mate overseeing deck crew, navigation, cargo ops, safety, and vessel management.

Key Responsibilities

  • emergency drills
  • scheduling updates
  • logbook maintenance
  • navigational watch
  • deck maintenance
  • cargo operations

Tasks

-Participate in the design and execution of emergency drills, generally taking charge of on-scene response actions. Help ensure written drill reports are properly logged. -Routinely update scheduling and tasking information on the crew mess whiteboard, and pass-the-word when sudden changes need to be made. -Assists the Captain with the maintenance of required logbooks according to established practice and in established formats. -Performs navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at times. -Responsible for deck planned maintenance systems including Tackle book. -Directs and supervises all members of the deck department and ensures that each understands and performs their assigned duties adequately. Assists Captain with training and orientation of new crew members. Coordinates line-handling when coming to port, anchoring, skiff-launching and retrieval, deck maintenance and safety. -Overall in charge and responsible for safe conduct of vessel cargo operations including Loading / Unloading / Ballast-Deballast operations.

Requirements

  • chief mate
  • transport canada
  • ism code
  • ecdis
  • lng
  • sott

What You Bring

-Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer. -Marine Emergency Duties (MED) with respect to STCW basic safety; MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; MED in advanced firefighting; MED for senior officers; SEN II; ECDIS- Generic. -Master Mariner license will be an asset. -Chief Mate license (Unlimited) issued by Transport Canada REQUIRED. -A thorough understating and experience with various marine industry regulations including ISM code. -With instruction and supervision from the captain, become familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, etc.) as well as the operation of critical systems (electronic navigation aids, steering, de-watering, safety apparatus, etc.). -Experience as a Chief Mate of a tanker vessel equal to or greater than 3000 GRT. -Accident/Hazard Investigation training. -Experience in carriage of Bitumen (Asphalt) is an asset. -Dual Fuel (LNG) training as per IGF Code – Advanced -Minimum 24 months of experience on a Oil tanker. -Bridge Resource Management training. -General Operator’s Certificate (GOC). -Eligible to enter the US -Pilotage Certificates PM1 or 2 for Cornwall District, District-1, LO District, District-2. -Specialized Oil Tanker Training certificate of proficiency (SOTT) with Transport Canada Level-2 Endorsement. -A valid Passport and Marine Medical.

Benefits

-Marine Medicare / Marine Advanced First Aid

The Company

About Colas

-A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. -Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects. -Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways. -Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems. -Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage. -Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy