Who We Are:
Algoma Central Corporation is a leading Canadian marine transportation company operating the largest domestic dry-bulk fleet on the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway, serving industries including steel, agriculture, mining, and construction. Algoma also operates a domestic product tanker fleet, an international ocean self-unloader fleet, and holds interests in global joint ventures serving diverse dry and liquid bulk markets worldwide.
Job Summary:
The Marine Superintendent will manage the day-to-day marine operations in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as government regulations and customer expectations. Reporting to the Senior Superintendent, Marine Operations, the Marine Superintendent will work in the Dry Bulk Fleet Groups supporting the Senior Technical Superintendent. These responsibilities include personal and operational safety and environmental protection.
Key Responsibilities:
As the front-line management representative, the key duties and responsibilities for the vessels assigned to them are:
Vessel Operations:
- Promotes and maintains standardized deck operational efficiencies.
- Provides cargo-related technical expertise and guidance.
- Develops and maintains fleet standards to maximize cargo loading.
- Promotes safe and efficient operation of all operational functions on board assigned vessels.
- Provides marine orientated guidance and action to the designated Fleet Group.
Maintenance:
- Oversees maintenance and repairs for deck and navigational equipment under fixed and variable accounts.
- Maintains the safe and efficient operation of all deck and navigation related functions.
Quality, Health, Safety, Environment & Regulatory
- Ensures vessel inspections and certification requirements are maintained to regulatory and classification standards.
- Liaises with external authorities including flag, class and port state regulatory bodies.
- Reviews the Shipboard Safety Management Committee meeting minutes.
- Lead or be a team member in carrying out internal audits on any Company vessel.
- Lead or be a team member in the investigation of any occurrence, accident or incident investigation.
Budgetary Control
- Monitors and ensures compliance with fleet plan objectives.
People Management
- Develops fleet standards related to crew cost optimization.
- Assists the Technical Superintendent with support from Fleet Personnel on any day-to-day performance management and disciplinary issues.
- Gives input to the Performance Appraisals for Captains, and reviews Performance Appraisals for all other navigation Officers. Assists with the identification of any training requirements required for personnel on board.
- Provides input into vessel crewing and training requirements.
Collaboration
- Reviews new cargo opportunities, providing cargo and navigation related technical expertise and guidance.
- Liaison with Technical Services to ensure that any cargo related issues are addressed, and that cargo maximization is realized.
- Liaises with the Sales & Traffic department to identify customer service requirements.
- Coordinates efforts with the Fleet Personnel department for the purposes of scheduling Captains and navigation officers and ensures assignments meet regulatory and company standards in terms of certification and experience.
- Coordinates efforts with both the Logistics and Purchasing departments to ensure the required supplies/equipment is delivered to the ship in the most efficient way possible.
- Handles requisitions sent in from the ship by either rejecting them or approving them to create purchase orders.
Participates as a member of Marine Emergency Response and the after-hours hotline.
Any other duties or requirements as directed by the Sr. Superintendent, Marine Operations or the AVP, Marine Operations & QHSE.
Skills, Abilities and Experience:
- Post-secondary education in with a concentration in Maritime Studies.
- Chief Mate certificate of competency or higher.
- 3 or more years of related experience.
- A proven track record of success in technical (navigation) and managerial positions with relevant maritime organizations.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system in terms of navigation and functions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Fluency (written and spoken) in both official languages (English and French) is a definite asset.
- Effective meeting management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and balance the needs of a number of individuals and the team.
- Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
- Sound judgement, ability to balance business needs with the role of the employee advocate.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and drawings.
- Sound knowledge of quality and regulatory disciplines (ISM/ISO/TC/USCG).
- Ability to carry out incident investigation and analysis.
- Ability to lead and motivate groups and individuals.
- Strong project management skills.
- Valid passport and driver’s license.
