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OCEAN SERVICES LTD. (crewing company for Norbulk Shipping)We are currently recruiting a temporary 3rd engineer at Ocean Service Ltd. for one of our Canadian Flagged Vessels. The 3/E position is for one contract; however, there could be the potential of longer term in the 4/E role.At Norbulk, we are committed to Health and Safety of our seafarers and the protection of the environment. Since 1982, Norbulk has been a provider of ship management services, providing technical ship management, crew management, technical services and commercial ship management. We are a privately owned company, with a long term focus, investing in our seafarers and shore staff to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to further their careers and continually improve our marine operations. Norbulk is headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in North America, Europe, The Middle East and Asia. Norbulk carries out ship management for all vessel types. At Norbulk, we are committed to Health and Safety of our seafarers and the protection of the environment.RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:Safe operations of machinery and proper management of the Engine RoomProper maintenance of all machinery on the vesselMonitoring of bunkers and lubricantsAssist in the safe and proper operation auxiliary machineryPrompt and precise response to the engine orders received from the navigation bridgeQualifications:CDN Certificates (discharge book, MEDS)4th Engineer Certificate or above issued by Transport CanadaAdvanced Oil Tanker by Transport CanadaShip Personnel with Designated Security DutiesMarine Emergency Duties (Basic Safety, Survival Craft, and Advanced Fire Fighting)CDN Passport or PR card with US VisaMarine First AidTC Marine MedicalWHMISConfined SpaceOur ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, is solutions oriented and has a great attitude.We offer a competitive compensation package for the right candidate. Full-time permanent employees receive 100% paid Health and Dental, and RRSP's.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Location Saint John , NB Work location On site Salary $ 26.78 to $ 61.54 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Term or contract Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #2236541 Various locations Saint John, NB
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.