Oiler / The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

JOB TITLE: Oiler
DEPARTMENT: Technical
REPORTS TO: Engine Foreman
DIRECT REPORTS: None

At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service throughout the world.

The Ritz-Carlton has taken the legendary service to sea with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and seeks experienced luxury cruise hospitality professionals to become one of our Ladies and Gentlemen.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Oiler is an engine rating position who assists Engineer Officers with daily routines and general maintenance of ship's main propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery. The Oiler also assists with basic accommodation maintenance and with refueling of tenders and lifeboats. Promotes that all Gold Standards and Brand Culture are embraced by the team at all times, particularly when assisting guests and Ladies and Gentlemen.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Lady or Gentleman for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensures optimal condition of machinery and systems by assisting the Engine Room team with machinery overhauls and routine maintenance tasks, as directed by the Engine Foreman
• Promotes a clean, safe and healthy working environment by cleaning, chipping and painting various machinery room spaces and equipment and by ensuring the Engine Workshop is kept clean and tidy at all times
• Ensures the highest standards of safety, the Oiler works as a rigger when heavy parts or equipment are to be landed or brought on board
• Ensures the highest levels of environmental protection, the Oiler will assist in bunkering of vessel, tenders and lifeboats
• Assists the Refrigeration Assistant with routine cleaning of Fan Coil Units and change out of filters, as per planned maintenance schedule
• Performs routine cleaning of accommodation scuppers and shower drains under the supervision of Deck/Hotel repairmen

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and flag certification for the duration of the contract and appropriate to position
• Two (2) years' experience as an Oiler or similar rank onboard a cruise vessel
• Rating forming part of an Engineering Watch Certificate

PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Lady or Gentleman must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and coworkers.

As one of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, you are the most important asset in our service commitment to our guests. By joining us, as we not only meet but also exceed our guests' expectations, you embody the legendary service that makes us a leading luxury brand. To bring our vision to life, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has exclusively partnered with V.Ships Leisure for recruiting our Ladies and Gentlemen.