Engine Superintendent

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Your Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Engine Superintendent to join MSC Cruise Management and play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our global fleet.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all maintenance activities related to shipboard machinery, systems, and technical infrastructure. This includes diesel generators, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance across the fleet.

You will manage maintenance planning, budgeting, and technical oversight, working closely with onboard engineering teams and shore-based stakeholders to deliver high standards of operational performance and cost control.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the performance and reliability of one of the world’s leading cruise fleets while working in a dynamic and international environment.

Your Impact

• Manages and oversees all machineries activities directly related to the management and operation of the owned vessels.
• Carries out ship rides to ensure that vessels are maintained to a high standard and are operated to all current regulations and Company standards.
• Co-ordinates all machinery maintenance activities by outside technical service and internal actions by crew.
• Co-ordinates any Dry-Dock activities which arise from machinery maintenance programs. Reviews and updates the maintenance schedules based on Ship survey findings and results.
• Ensures that reports and repair specifications are issued accurately and reflect the condition of the ships and that all repairs are completed to the required standard.
• Ensures maintenance costs are managed in accordance with agreed accountable budgets and in accordance with financial approvals.

Your Journey so far

• Experience sailing as 1st Engineer or Staff Chief Engineer (or higher) on Cruise Ships, shorebased experience in the industry is an advantage
• Good knowledge of the English language is required, second language is a plus;
• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering or its equivalent.
• MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, etc.);
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, delegate and control the work process;
• Preferred experience with Wartsila Engines and auxiliary’s equipment:
• W12/14/16V46F diesel generators, shaft lines and PODs propulsion systems, steam production system, Scrubbers and ECR, fresh water generators plant, Fuel and LO purifiers, compressors, cooling and heating systems, protective devices etc.
• Broad general knowledge of shipping and environmental laws and regulations including class regulations (BV, RINA).

Your Essentials

It is essential that you have experience sailing as a 1st Engineer or Staff Chief Engineer (or higher) on cruise ships. Shore-based experience is considered an advantage. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering along with strong English language skills, and ideally proficiency in a second language. 

You will also be required to have the right to live and work in Italy. 

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!