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Hill Maritime Group

Chief Engineer in United States

40mUSA

Start date : 20th March 2026

8,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2012

Number of Crew 7

Position Type Rotational (TBC)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 2nd Mar 2026

Job ID #3916484

Summary

Rotational Engineer – 2012 Benetti | 10:10 | $8,000+ USD

Start: Mid-March 2026

Rotation: 10:10 (return flights covered)

Salary: Starting at $8,000 USD/month + annual reviews

Program: Private with light charter (3 in 2026 confirmed)

Crew: 7 total


This is a hands-on rotational engineer role on a well-maintained 2012 Benetti. The rotation has been running successfully for two years — we’re replacing one side of a solid team.

If you’re looking for a desk job, this isn’t it.



The Boat

  • 2012 Benetti
  • Proactive maintenance program – continual upgrades
  • Currently listed for sale (Larger Yacht after sale)
  • Strong management support (SEA contract, health insurance, payroll on time)


Schedule in port:

M–F 0800–1600 (flexible when cruising/chartering)

Weekends generally off with watchkeeping duties.


2026 Itinerary

  • March 21–28 – Exumas Charter
  • April 18–25 – Exumas Charter
  • May – CISR & RINA Survey (LMC)
  • Summer – New England / Bahamas (TBC)

Usual grounds: Bahamas, FLL, Miami, New England.



Package

  • 10:10 rotation
  • Flights paid
  • $8,000 USD starting salary (DOE) + annual reviews
  • SEA contract
  • Health insurance
  • Crew car
  • Dedicated engineer iPhone for alarms/comms
  • Drug screen & background check required

Cabin: Shared with male chef (married).



Solid program. Good owners. Proper rotation. Busy boat.

If you’re sharp, hands-on, and ready to get stuck in — apply.


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Current Location United States

About Hill Maritime Group

197 Newspaper Hill Road, Belli Park, 4562, Queensland, Australia [ view on map ]

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