Explora Journeys

Chief Plumber

Recruiter:
Explora Journeys
Category:
Engine / Technical Jobs
Position:
Plumber
Published:
April 8, 2026

Your Purpose

An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Chief Plumber to join our newly created luxury travel brand “Explora Journeys”. The Chief Plumber has to assist the Hotel Engineer in repairing all hotel machineries and plumbing system. If necessary, must collaborate with the Electricians and A.C. Technicians to guarantee the comfort of the Guests and Crew, maintaining the technical standard prescribed by the company. Moreover, must be able to organize the different duties of the subordinates assigning different tasks. Organize and plan the ordinary and extra ordinary maintenance of various hotel machineries and associated defects.

Your Impact

• By mutual arrangement with the Hotel Engineer, to be on board the vessel at any time the Hotel Engineer is absent from the ship.

• Follow the instructions of the Hotel Engineer concerning methods and procedures for the maintenance and upkeep of the technical equipment inside and outside the engine room, and specifically within the Hotel Department. When necessary, help the Engine Officers or the Foreman in maintaining and cleaning the machinery spaces and machinery equipment subjected to Hotel’s service.

• Assign maintenance and repair duties to his dependent personnel and actively supervise in any overhaul and repair work.

• Work always in accordance with acceptable standards, avoiding wastage of materials, and always respecting all injury prevention rules.

• Always operate with the full consideration for the comfort of Guests - as this is the prime policy of the Company.

Your Journey So Far

• Successful experience with minimum one to two years in a similar position within a Cruise company.

• High School Graduate with appropriate licenses as required by company.

• Experience in International sanitation requirements and protocols.

• Intermediate oral and written English (working and Safety language of the Company). Ability to speak, read and write any additional languages is a plus.

Your Essentials

Full compliance with the requirement of the Law Flag State of the ship regarding Safety and health and physical requirements.Documentation according with STCW

Our commitment

At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel - where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.


STCW Certificates

You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

https://careers.msccruises.com/explorajourneys/

Explora Journeys is the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, offering refined luxury travel experiences to a new generation of discerning travellers. With a fleet of six private yacht-inspired ships to be sailing globally by 2028, Explora Journeys takes its guests on transformative Journeys, inspired by wellness of body and mind, connection and deeper discovery of the world and its oceans, through immersive itineraries that blend both iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations.

Start your Journey into the extraordinary!


View all jobs