HVAC Engineer / SAGA new build

We are currently looking for experienced HVAC Engineer

Licence / Qualification requirements: 2nd Engineer Unlimited COC or recognised Refrigeration qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ3), Knowledge of Refrigeration and Refrigerant Gases, F-Gas Certificate, EPA Certificate

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as 2nd Engineer or HVAC Engineer onboard a Passenger Ship or Land-based
• Refrigeration/Air conditioning role
• STCW certification relevant to this position
• Good command of the English language
• Knowledge of USPH and international public health requirements

Desirable:

• Previous experience with CO2 refrigeration systems
• Previous experience with SRtP vessels
• Experience of working with complex automation/energy efficiency modules and systems

Line Manager; Chief Engineer (whilst in new build phase only), Staff Chief Engineer

Direct Reports: Assistant HVAC Engineer(s)

To assist the following with their responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS;

Technical Department Responsibility 13 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Responsible for:

• Ensure system installation and commissioning is in accordance with the design criteria of the new build specification
• Development and attendance of equipment specific training for the respective areas of responsibility
• Input into standard operating procedures, risk assessments and maintenance tasks requirements for the responsible systems
• Coordination with Chief Engineer and site team (whilst in new build phase) for all HVAC related tasks
• Operation and maintenance of all main air conditioning, refrigeration machinery, fire dampers and technical space fans with specific attention placed on Public Health, SOLAS, Flag and Class items.
• Planning and supervision of any third party works planned in relation to the air conditioning of refrigeration systems on board.
• Maintain all records as required by eVMS, Environmental and Public Health compliance.
• Responsible for safe and correct use, inventory, record keeping and storage of refrigerant gases.
• Maintenance and security of fan rooms and AC stations in line with company requirements
• Supervision and training for direct reports, to ensure their standards of work are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and they have the required skill sets to perform tasks
• Attend to passenger cabin defects effectively and professionally to minimise any effects on the guest experience

The HVAC Engineer’s duties will include:

• Prepare appraisals for all direct reports under their remit in accordance with Saga and V.Ships policies
• Ensure that planned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported in a timely manner
• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as instructed by the Head of Department.
• Other tasks pertaining to departmental operations as instructed by the Head of Department.
• Ensures that the set standards are kept and staff members work according to their respective job descriptions.
• Attending training and office visits as required by V.Ships and Saga where possible

Start date: 06 May 2019

Contract length: 242 days per annum (3 months on/6 weeks off)

Salary range:£38,100 to £45,000 per annum, based on salary benchmarking.