Third Engineer (Shipboard)

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Staff Chief Engineer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Third Engineer fulfills a supporting role within the Technical Department and may be assigned as either an assistant watchkeeper or a day-working engineer, depending on the yacht's requirements. On watch duty, the Third Engineer is responsible for the safe operation and routine maintenance of all technical interests onboard, ensuring strict compliance with Environmental, Safety, Public Health, and Security standards. The Third Engineer maintains close communication and interaction with the engineering officer of the watch and is responsible for initiating emergency response actions when necessary. On daywork duty, the Third Engineer reports directly to the Staff Chief Engineer and either carries out maintenance personally or supervises Ladies and Gentlemen in doing so. Promotes and enlivens the Gold Standards and Brand Culture and ensures the team does the same, particularly when assisting guests and Ladies and Gentlemen. Working hours for the Third Engineer are expected to be flexible and changeable within the limits of MLC 2006 hours of work and rest requirements.

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

• Serves as Assistant Engineer in charge of the watch, with additional tasks as assigned by the Staff Chief Engineer to perform routine maintenance and/or emergency duties.
• Ensures technical operations are conducted to the highest standards of Environmental, Safety, Public Health, and Security compliance. Supervises work tasks for all technical personnel on watch and ensures that safe working practices are maintained.
• Maintains close communication and cooperation with the engineering officer of the watch; monitors and adjusts all vital parameters and settings to obtain and maintain safe and economical sailing. In emergency situations, the Third Engineer on watch initiates first response actions and maintains propulsion and engine plant integrity.
• Ensures maintenance and repair information is updated in the Planned Maintenance System (PMS); oversees the supervision and completion of all maintenance and repairs.
• Initiates requisitions of supplies as requested by the engineering officer of the watch or the Staff Chief Engineer; ensures critical spares are always at hand while maintaining close control of operational budgets.
• Ensures that bunkering of fuel, lubricating oil, and water, and the processing of wastewater and bilges, is conducted in strict accordance with Company, national, and international standards.
• Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, is assigned to the following Technical Department responsibilities: Generators, Boilers and Steam Plant, Oily Water Separators, Separators and Purifiers, Compressors, Evaporators, Water Chlorination Systems, Engine Room Watchkeeping and Logbooks, as well as maintenance of stabilizers, waste systems, machinery space pumps, filters and heat exchangers, greasing routines, and oil sampling.
• Supports newbuild operations, including work in the shipyard as appropriate.
• Models and holds others accountable for promoting the Gold Standards, respect, and fair treatment.
• Assists with the daily execution of Line-up in accordance with Company standards and Brand Guidelines.
• Sets the department's expectations for desired behavior, knowledge, and skill levels.
• Coaches others by providing constructive feedback; helps others identify developmental needs and monitors progress; promotes an environment where everyone is valued and included.
• Demonstrates alignment with corporate strategies and initiatives while ensuring alignment throughout the yacht organization.

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.
• STCW Engineer Officer of the Watch license (Motor) Unlimited.
• Diesel Electric Propulsion Certificate of Completion.
• Previous experience as a cruise vessel Watchkeeping Engineer; previous shipbuilding experience preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Exceptional knowledge of modern luxury shipboard equipment, systems, and operations.

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.