2nd Engineer

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees working onboard our ships at sea. At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees!  As a leader in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean International is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team.  With our innovative fleet of twenty-one ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this could be a great opportunity to let your career set sail.

As the 2nd Engineer, you will play an important role in creating a safe working environment in the engine room by ensuring the safety, efficiency, and maintenance of machinery. In addition, you will also serve as an Engineer Watch Officer (EWO) in the Engine Control Room (ECR) as per S.T.C.W code.

Career snapshot:

• Responsible for the maintenance of various systems, including main diesel engines, auxiliary diesel engines, and boiler plant with related pumps, pipes, valves, heat exchangers, and sludge burning devices
• Maintain evaporators and reverse osmosis plant with associated equipment, including, but not limited to pumps, pipes, valves, softening filters, and mineralizers. In addition to all chemical dosage plants for fresh and seawater. Analyze and dose boiler water, cooling water, and heeling tank systems
• Responsible for the maintenance of Azipod and Fixipod lubricating oil systems, including Steering Gear and associated hydraulic system. Additionally, accountable for maintenance of diesel oil, fuel oil, gas oil, and lubrication oil systems
• Additional maintenance responsibilities include pre-heaters, separators, cleaning equipment, transfer pumps, Bilge, Ballast, and Heeling systems with related pipes and valves
• Watch keeping duties.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduate of Maritime Academy
• 2nd Engineer’s License in accordance with the STCW regulations III/2 convention issued by a country that has ratified the convention
• Working knowledge of safety equipment
• Previous management experience with a team of 4-10 individuals
• Solid project planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills
• Strong communication, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of computers, internet, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training

Preferences:

• 6 months or more sailing as licensed 2nd Engineer

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of the world's largest cruise companies and employer of choice, has an array of brands including Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Royal Caribbean International. These brands offer a variety of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as 2nd Engineer. Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy. If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 90 days. During this time, you can view your application status on our career site.