ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Function

Responsible for all engines and machinery on the vessel and on all tenders.

Responsibilities

1. To create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all machinery onboard.
2. To monitor and keep a log of fuel and water usage, and inform the First Officer or Captain of the effects usage to the vessel eg: refueling timing and location planning, water maker usage.
3. Implementing all safety procedures related to the engineering department e.g. refueling, oil changes.
4. Conducting crew safety training in all aspects of the engineering department, so that each crewmember is familiar and comfortable with engine room/mechanical/electrical safety and watch keeping responsibilities underway and within the engine room.
5. Creating and maintaining equipment inspection, scheduled maintenance, and engine room watch logs.
6. To keep an accurate and complete inventory of parts.
7. Keeping work area presentable at all times, regardless of activity.   Maintaining personal appearance at all times, whether ashore or onboard.  Interaction with guests and contract laborers, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
8. Good knowledge of shipboard navigational equipment, VHF, SSB, GPS for usage when acting as relief Captain, and for repair.
9. Knowledge of Rules of the Road and basic navigational skills.
10. Thorough knowledge, understanding and proficiency with all machinery onboard:
    Electrical, Refrigeration, Plumbing and Sanitation, Hydraulics, Diesel Mechanics, Tenders and Toys (Jet Ski, Wave Runner) Engines, Electronics, Interior and Exterior hardware repair.
11. Implementing and adhering to environmental catastrophe management regulations as required by law e.g. Oil spills, bilge pumping, waste disposal etc.
12. Preventative measures in all transfers of pollutants e.g. fuel, oil etc.
13. Excellent trouble shooting ability.

Qualifications

• Licensing as required by vessel tonnage, waters cruised and machinery onboard.
  
• Previous yachting or mechanical experience, preferable in the yachting industry.
  
• Willingness to work long hours, and maintain a professional attitude.
• Enthusiastic, eager and hardworking with a positive general outlook.
• STCW 95 with advanced fire fighting an advantage.