Seabourn Cruise Line

1st Ventilation Officer

Recruiter:
Seabourn Cruise Line
Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Ventilation / Refrigeration Officer
Published:
3 October 2024

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Chief Engineer

Description

The 1st Ventilation Officer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship’s HVAC equipment, systems, domestic refrigeration plan, and technical space ventilation. 



Key Responsibilities

 1. Performs routine and preventive maintenance on heating / air-conditioning / refrigeration equipment and systems (Equipment and systems include, but not limited to: Provision compressors, stand-alone cooling units, main AC system, cold rooms, walkins, ice cube makers, under counter units). 
2. Requests equipment and supplies to ensure all systems under his supervision remain in a safe, economic and environmental sound working condition.
 3. Inspects /Tests refrigeration’s systems and their components to ensure safe, economic and an environmental friendly operation. Performs diagnosis and troubleshooting on air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. 
4. Ensure assigned equipment and systems are maintained and operated in accordance with the applicable regulations.
5. Shall personally inspect the cleanliness and safety of the galley, laundry, and launderette exhaust ducts, and ensure that all required and necessary cleaning routines and records are properly executed. 
6. Assist the Staff Engineer Officer with the Hotel maintenance as needed. 
7. Responsible for monitoring the consumption of refrigerants closely and raise the alert if an irregular situation is found. 
8. Delegate and distribute work for assigned crew. 
9. Ensure that crew under their supervision are properly trained and have been given guidance on completing new tasks. 
10. Work closely with other departments when scheduling maintenance work on the HVAC plant in order to minimize impact to guests and crew. 
11. Responsible for filling out assigned logs and reports in a timely manner. 
12. To be familiar with and execute the Seabourn HESS-MS appropriate to their position. 
13. Other duties as assigned by the Staff Engineer Officer. 



Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education:
Completed technical college level education as HVACR or equivalent.
Experience:
5-7 years of experience on deep sea trade vessels preferred Experience as an Electrician preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
EPA - Refrigeration Certificate 
Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW Regulation VI/2) (Valid 5 yrs) 
Security Awareness (STCW Section A-VI/6) 
Basic Safety Training (STCW Section A-VI/1-4) 
Safety Familiarization and Crowd Management (STCW A-V/3) 


STCW Certificates

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Seabourn Cruise Line

Seabourn Cruise Line

www.seabourn.com

With Seabourn's world renowned reputation for excellence and luxury, it is only right that we recruit only the very best people to enjoy career opportunities working on one of our ships. Seabourn Cruise Line is an excellent place to begin your career at sea as well as further develop your career within this exciting industry. Seabourn provides an intuitive and gracious service which is delivered by staff that are passionate about maximising the guest experience onboard. We are seeking hospitality professionals to join the onboard family. Start your exciting new career at sea with one of our entry level positions in the hotel department onboard. For those already in Hotel Management we have exciting management positions in Food and Beverage, Galley, Guest Services and Human Resources departments.

If you feel you have the fine art of delight, genuine and heartfelt hospitality then please apply today!


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