Summary
CHIEF ENGINEER (Rotational) Please Read All Before Confirming Interest in this Position
We are seeking a Chief Engineer for a 65m motor yacht based in the United States, offering a rotational position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of the vessel’s engineering systems, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and operational standards. Key duties include overseeing engine performance, conducting routine inspections, managing repairs, and maintaining inventories of spare parts and supplies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with relevant certifications and experience in marine engineering, particularly with motor yachts. They should demonstrate effective leadership skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse crew, and a commitment to upholding high standards of safety and efficiency. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to vessel management.
Job Responsibilities
- Ultimate Safety for engine room operations
- Maintain the yachts entire engineering operations
- Ability to manage and supervise engine repairs and rehauls
- Manage and train other engineers and deck crew
- Engineering Inventory
- Planned maintenance schedule for all major systems
Required Skills
- Expert technical / trouble shooting experience
- Advanced knowledge of all systems on board, i.e. engines, generators, fuel polishing, water makers, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, computers, hydraulics, sanitation
- Excellent planning for preventive maintenance
- Ability to delegate and train
- Accounting
- Knowledge of contractors
This is a great job working aboard a high-quality yacht that's always been kept to a very high standard. We'll only be considering mature, serious individuals that understand and appreciate the balance of hard work aboard and off time at home away from the yacht. Meaning, the two months on we'll be expecting the chief engineer to be working every day and allowing the other non-rotational crew the time off away from the yacht when our schedule permits, knowing that the vessel and its systems are closely monitored at all times.
The pay is great, well above average and will be discussed once we have a good understanding of the value you'd be bringing to our program. Please don't respond with a bunch of silly questions. That wouldn't be a good start, the person we're looking for would certainly understand this.