Overview

Marine Systems Mechanical Technicians (MSMTs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical and structural systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines. They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s propulsion, ancillary, and auxiliary engineering systems. Additional duties include maintaining the ship’s structure, stability, damage control systems, and firefighting equipment. They also can be employed at shore repair and naval technical training facilities to support fleet activities.

Responsibilities

MSMTs monitor, operate and maintain the mechanical machinery for the following:

Propulsion Systems

• Monitoring engine performance parameters (temperatures, pressures, vibrations, fuel consumption)
• Conducting routine and corrective maintenance (filters, injectors, turbochargers, compressors)
• Mana...