HVAC Technician for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

We are currently seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to join the luxury cruise vessel Orient Express Olympian and Orient Express Corinthian

• Embarkation: 03/Sep/2026 on Corinthian and 01 April 2027 on Olympian
• Contract: 6 months ±1 month

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Fitter on board cruise ships
• All valid STCW certificates
• Good command of English
• Valid references and/or recommendations from previous employers

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are available for the specified embarkation date are encouraged to apply.

Department: | Engine
Job Title: | HVAC Technician
Reporting to: | Hotel Engineer
Qualification: | As per applicable requirements of:
• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d
Experience: | As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements

Description and Main Purpose of Job:

The HVAC Technician is a specialized day-work rating responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems onboard. Operating under the direct supervision of the Hotel Engineer (who retains overall responsibility for these systems), the technician ensures optimal climate control, provision cooling, guest comfort and performs any additional general technical duties as reasonably required.

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

HVAC Systems Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and repair the vessel's primary climate control systems, including Air Conditioning compressors (chillers), Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), and Self-Contained Units (SCUs) across all passengers, crew, and technical areas.
Refrigeration & Domestic Equipment: Ensure the continuous and safe operation of provision refrigeration plants (compressors and cold rooms), individual standalone fridges located throughout the vessel, and all ice-making machines.
Routine Rounds & Inspections: Conduct comprehensive daily inspection rounds and a detailed weekly (Sunday) round of all assigned machinery; log operational parameters, complete mandatory checklists, and promptly report any defects or abnormalities to the Hotel Engineer.
Emergency Response & On-Call: Remain constantly reachable via shipboard communication devices outside of normal working hours to provide immediate intervention for HVAC, refrigeration, or ventilation emergencies, including night-time call-outs.
Housekeeping & Maintenance Support: Execute regular cleaning and replacement of air filters, keep HVAC workshops and stores highly organized, and advise the Hotel Engineer when spare parts or refrigerant gases require replenishment.

Health, Safety and Environment Duties and Responsibilities:
 
All employees have a duty under Company Policies and VMS requirements to: 
Participate in shipboard emergency duties and drills in accordance with the vessel’s muster list and emergency procedures 
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions 
Cooperate with management on health and safety matters 
Use correctly all work items provided by the Company, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training and instructions 
Not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare ·         
Abide by environmental protection rules and regulations and actively participate in the reduction, reuse, and recycling schemes in place All employees shall participate actively in all HSEQ activities and promote safe practices as part of an integrated management approach.

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.