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ATLANTIC TOWING


Marine Engineer, Kegan Arsenault, is inspecting the Azi Bow Thruster on the Atlantic Condor during a dry docking in Les Mechins, Quebec.


THE LIFE OF A MARINE ENGINEER


A DAY IN


Being a Marine Engineer is not for the faint of heart. A typical day can be riddled with oil and grease, complications, extreme heat, noise and frustration. It does have its ups though, including the satisfaction of fixing mechanical issues as the result of good team work and perseverance, and the learning opportunities along the way. Marine Wave recently had the chance to speak with three Atlantic Towing engineers to learn about their careers and what a typical day can look like.


When Marine Engineer, Scott Pike, was a young boy, his grandfather suggested to his parents that they buy him several engines, after noticing that Scott was fascinated by their function. Scott used to spend hours taking machines apart and putting them back together again. After high school, his brother suggested that he look into Marine Engineering, and hence, Scott’s career in the industry began to take shape.


Scott went to the Marine Institute in St. John’s and completed a one-year program in diesel mechanics. He is proud to say that following his studies, he hasn’t been unemployed once. After graduating, he worked for an Ontario-based yacht company, where he assisted with sales and service.


Scott now works as an Engineer with the Atlantic Osprey, an offshore supply vessel that supports Husky’s White Rose oil field. He started with Atlantic Towing in 2002. Prior to this, he was working with Irving Oil as an engineer on various oil tankers. He started working as an oiler, and was eventually promoted to engineer.


Scott thrives in the both the routine and the uncertainty of day-to-day on the vessel.


“I love the diversity,” says Scott, the devoted husband and father. “There is always something to do, from planned maintenance to unexpected and unplanned repairs. One minute you are running through a standard to-do list, and the next minute you could be troubleshooting an ill-performing garburator.”


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