Marine Interface Supervisor

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day.

As the Marine Interface Supervisor, you will be an integral part of the Trans Mountain Team and will be based at our Burnaby/Westridge Marine Terminal location. Reporting to the Manager, Marine Logistics, the Marine Interface Supervisor is a key point of contact and serves as the Trans Mountain representative for all aspects of pre-screening, inspection, berthing, loading (or discharge) of cargo oil and abnormal operations, including interaction with the vessel’s crew.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors the condition of the vessel and its crews during assigned rotating 12-hour shifts at the Burnaby/Westridge Marine Terminal.
• Oversees cargo transfer operations to ensure safety, efficiency and conduct in accordance with all applicable legislation, statutes, regulations, guidelines, operating procedures and policies, including those documented in Integrated Safety and Loss Management System (“ISLMS”).
• Ensure safe cargo transfer between terminal and vessel is carried out safely by clear communications and regular inspections onboard as well as ensure all risks are addressed and mitigated while following safety regulations.
• Review the suitability of vessels nominated for cargo transfer at WMT in accordance with standards and procedures published by Trans Mountain in ISLMS and recommend the vessel be either accepted or denied access to the terminal.
• Communicate with all necessary parties for consideration of their input and information throughout the different phases of a vessel port call, i.e., through vessel nomination, vetting and oil cargo transfer, to ensure continued safety and efficiency.
• Ensure safety, protection of the environment and protection of the terminal including, where necessary, requesting immediate suspension of cargo transfer or recommending refusal of berthing or casting-off of the vessel.
• Provides oversight and advice towards ensuring all applicable legislation, statutes, regulations, guidelines, operating procedures and policies including those documented in Trans Mountain’s ISLMS will be followed during the vessel’s call at the WMT.
• Confirm the vessel's condition, equipment, systems and crew meet or exceed the standards required by ISLMS, legislation, statute, regulation, guidelines, operating policy and procedure.
• Document the entire port call period comprising of the activities related to the vessel operations, including but not limited to, completion of the applicable ISLMS forms and other relevant documents served onboard; and include a log of relevant events including delays, stoppages, instructions and other communications. Maintaining records and activities in Ocean Smart software system.
• Provide local knowledge and prompt on-scene guidance to the Vessel and Terminal during an emergency.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• 12 months minimum experience as a Master or 3 years minimum as Chief Officer onboard oil or chemical tanker. Candidates with 4 years minimum as Chief Engineer onboard oil or chemical tanker and requisite experience in the role of Marine, Pollution Safety Advisor may be considered.
• Management Level Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) issued with no limitation under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Master, Chief Mate or Chief Engineer.
• Advanced Oil Tanker Training.
• Valid provincial driver's license.
• Sailing experience on oil or chemical tankers in a Master (preferred) or Chief Officer role.
• Experience as a SIRE or CDI Inspector (preferred).
• Crude Oil/Chemical Tanker experience, including experience as Master or Chief Officer.
• Experience in a similar role of a Loading Master or Pollution Safety Advisor onboard oil and/or chemical tankers or involving ship vetting, survey, auditing, etc.
• Familiar with all applicable legislation, statutes, regulations, guidelines, operating procedures and policies, including appropriate ISLMS procedures.
• Proficiency communicating in English, good communication skills; displays diplomacy, tact and ability to act and manage stressful situation in case of an emergency.
• Familiar with the regulatory requirements governing the safe transportation of petroleum products by sea.
• Familiar with marine tankers and oil terminal industry standard operating practices such as recommendations of the OCIMF and ISGOTT.
• Knowledge of acts and regulations pertaining to various Canadian maritime laws and safety standards.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. We welcome new members to our team that embrace these qualities, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.