Chief Technical Officer (m/f/d)

Come and join the A-ROSA TEAM!

As a member of our highly motivated crew, you will soon notice that working for A-ROSA is a unique experience. A tasteful ambience, an exciting work environment and a great sense of team spirit: that’s what makes A-ROSA such a fantastic place to work! As a team, we are always there for each other. Everyone helps everyone else; everyone is dedicated and takes on responsibility independently.

Working for A-ROSA means discovering Europe, and not just for our guests. Explore vibrant cities and admire breath-taking scenery with your colleagues. More than 750 employees from over 25 countries work for us on board. Our team speaks German and English, and we think internationally. Both on board and on land, our outlook is international and we foster a spirit of diversity.

Your advantages with A-ROSA

• Swiss employment contract incl. health and pension insurance (excl. France)
• Outside cabin (single occupancy) with porthole
• No Basic Safety Training necessary before boarding
• Low additional costs for personal expenses (rent, supplies, clothing)
• No additional costs for uniforms or visas (at proper end of contract)
• Overnight berths in attractive destinations
• Choice of sailing area possible
• Fair working hours incl. rest days on board
• Fair holiday regulations
• Personal atmosphere on board and within the company
• Extensive induction and training at the start of the season
• Free language training on board at the start of the season

Your responsibilities

• Management and organisation of technical operations on board
• Performing HR tasks within your area of responsibility
• Compliance with all deadlines for class confirmation/renewal
• Ensuring that the main and auxiliary propulsion systems and other technical systems are ready for operation
• Commissioning, operating and monitoring machinery on board; responding to alarms
• Servicing machinery, including regular inspections
• Performing scheduled maintenance
• Advising the captain on technical and economic matters
• Consulting with HM on the performance and status of troubleshooting activities in the hotel area
• Drawing up repair requirements and dockyard lists
• Updating technical documentation
• Ordering fuels, lubricants and necessary spare parts
• Disposing of the above-named materials in accordance with MARPOL
• Compliance with environmental regulations in your area of responsibility
• Keeping machine and oil logs in compliance with official regulations
• Regular fuel and coolant checks
• Expanding the work area handbook as per guidelines and in cooperation with the shipping line; optimisation and further development of work processes and standards
• Keeping watch when the ship is moored

Your profile

• Specialised training in the engine or metal industry
• Experience of riverboats or ocean-going ships an advantage
• Management experience an advantage
• Knowledge of marine technology (air-conditioning, vacuum pump system, electrical systems)
• Good organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of German
• Diplomatic demeanour; serious, open, calm and friendly manner