Senior 1st Engineer

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is currently looking for an experienced Senior 1st Engineer to work on board our vessels.

To be considered for this role, you would need:

• Experience in the position of 1st Engineer on-board cruise ships;
• Responsible for daily calibration and necessary maintenance of equipment for freshwater;
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all machinery and technical passenger services;
• The upkeep of lifeboat/tender propulsion machinery, all hydraulics, damage control equipment, emergency generator engine;
• Experience in the upkeep of technical records and certification;
• Excellent leadership to supervise engineers, fitters, plumbers and other crew and decision making skills along with ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment;
• Organization of working routines and effective man-deployment for planned maintenance, breakdown maintenance and general cleanliness within the technical department;
• The ability to work independently and as an effective member of a small team.

Candidates must have:

• A valid 1st Engineer Unlimited License as per STCW code A-III/2 with shipboard experience on a passenger ship;
• Experience in ensuring that systems and equipment within every sub-division of the Engine Department are operating correctly and are maintained up to the highest possible standards of the cruise line and international regulations - main and auxiliary engines, generators, electrical and electronic systems, communication systems, heating, cooling, ventilation systems, plumbing, waste management systems, and the machinery in the lifeboats and rescue boats;
• Excellent references/recommendations;
• The ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly, and the ability to communicate with guests and crew in a professional manner.

In return we can offer you: a competitive salary paid twelve months of the year, a 1 : 1 work rotation of two months on board with two months paid leave, a single cabin with private facilities, flights to/from the vessel arranged and paid for by the company, an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations.

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