Engine Oiler and Waste Operator (Shipboard)

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Chief Mechanic

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Engine Oiler and Waste Operator is an engine rating position responsible for assisting Engineer Officers with daily routines and general maintenance of the yacht's main propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery. The Engine Oiler and Waste Operator 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 Chief Mechanic.
• 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 by working as a rigger when heavy parts or equipment are to be landed or brought onboard.
• Supports the highest levels of environmental protection by assisting in the bunkering of the yacht, tenders, and lifeboats.
• Assists the Refrigeration Technician with routine cleaning of Fan Coil Units and changeout of filters, as per the planned maintenance schedule.
• Performs routine cleaning of accommodation scuppers and shower drains under the supervision of the Marine Hotel & RWF Fitter.

Qualifications

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the Lady or Gentleman 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 fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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 fifty (50) pounds.

COMMUNICATION
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 co-workers.