River Cruise Job - Engineer

We are looking for experienced candidates for Engineer on board for Luxury 5** River Cruise Ships in Europe

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation, reparation and monitoring of all machinery, equipment and installations
• Maintaining and testing the various systems on board the vessel, such as engines, electric motors, pumps, heating, ventilation, water, sewerage and other mechanical electrical equipment
• Repairs in winter
• Refuelling, installing and starting the engines and regulating the engine speed and power in accordance with directions
• Daily entering gas oil components, lubricating oil and hydraulic oil
• Daily notes in the motor control book (temperatures, pressures and operating hours)
• Responsible for a clean and safe machine room (prevention of accidents)
• Responsible for ordering material such as tools and consumables (air filter, spots and lamps) in consultation with the Captain
• Checking the drinking water standards and the quality of drinking water (samples and tests)
• Active participation in various receptions and dinners
• Helping with all supplies on board (nautical and catering)

YOUR PROFILE:

• Holding Schifferdienstbuch with German stamp with position Maschinist
• Sufficient experience in the field of desired position, preferably on the river cruise ships
• English and/or German communication skills
• Diploma for Ship Engineer
• At least three or four years of River Ship Experience in a comparable position
• Experience on river cruise ships
• Knowledge of machine operation and maintenance, safety rules and engineering
• Problem solving skills