1st Engineer / Cruise

1ST ENGINEER (ENGINE) - senior watch keeper

Sector: Cruise Ship/Leisure

Location: Worldwide

Rank: 1ST ENGINEER (ENGINE)

Be part of a team that exists to inspire and enable new possibilities!

This role is an important component on board SILVERSEA cruise vessels.

Licence / Qualification requirements:

Required: 2nd Engineer Unlimited ( STCW Reg.III/2 )

Desired: Chief Engineer Unlimited

Line Manager: Staff Chief Engineer

DUTIES:

Watch keeping Engineer 04/08 watch

Additional Duties:

• Emergency Generators
• Hydraulic valve systems
• Machinery space pumps
• Stabilisers
• Steering gear
• Ensure that planned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported
• Coach and train Junior Officers
• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• Ensure direct reports are line managed effectively in accordance with Saga and V.Ships appraisal policies
• Ensure ‘open-door policy’ to direct reports and support individual’s needs, sourcing advice and reporting matters of a personal nature confidentially to the Head of Department where necessary.
• Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.
• Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships where possible