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2nd Engineer in United States

Start date : 21st September 2025

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Position Engineering > 2nd Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 21st Aug 2025

Job ID #2928431

Summary

We are looking for a temporary Second Engineer to cover our current engineer's leave for a month, starting at the end of September in New York. This role mainly involve engineering duties but the candidate must be willing to assist on deck if needed, especially for charters / owners trips if any. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum EOOW Unlimited License- III/1. At least 2 years of experience as Second engineer on yacht of a similar size and an understanding of AV/IT systems is a must. The vessel is powered by MTU 16V 2000 series and Caterpillar generators. The yacht will be heading to West Palm beach at the beginning of October.


Requirements:

  • EOOW unlimited license (III/1). Not AEC 1&2
  • Strong understanding of marine engineering systems
  • Two years experience in previous roles
  • AV/IT knowledge (must)
  • Valid STCW
  • Valid ENG1
  • B1/B2, green card holder / American citizen
  • Positive attitude and work ethic
  • True non smoker- vape

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • RIII/1 Engineer Officer of the Watch (Unlimited)
  • RIII/2 2nd Engineer (Unlimited)

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location New York, United States