General Engineering/HVAC

Maritime Engineering School Graduate in good standing and/or a Designated Duty Engineer License, or equivalent, preferred.

Strong knowledge of diesel propulsion and electrical generating systems, fuel centrifuges, air compressors, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, hotel systems, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning.

Computer experience: Microsoft programs Excel, Word, and SharePoint are required.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Passport

Medical Certificate or Physical Examination Report (2)

STCW Basic Training (taken in the last 5 years) (3)

STCW Medical First Aid Provider(3)

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (4)

CDC Technical Training (4)

(Maintain the ship in a state of readiness at all times.

Maintain potable water and auto chlorination system.

Maintain black water/gray water/waste tanks, treatment, and testing program.

Oversee all fuel, oil and Potable water bunkering operations and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Oversee and maintain vessel systems including engineering, deck and hotel department preventative maintenance programs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis with the support of the Assistant Engineer.

Monitors and counsels work performance throughout the year and conducts written performance evaluations.

Trains all new and relief Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers.

Administrative:

Keep vessel maintenance records, inventories, and voyage status reports. Make proposals for maintenance and repair projects.

Assist in building the annual shipyard budget and manage projects to the established budget.

Maintain log sheets for all equipment.

Oversee all accounting reports, inventory and requisitions regarding equipment maintenance.

Follow company safety and pollution prevention policies and procedures and will request supervisory assistance/guidance when necessary.

Conduct periodic inspections to ensure that crew observes regulations pertaining to safe vessel operation.

Coast Guard annual drydocks and other inspections.

Participate in shore side and on-board training as required by the company.

The Chief Engineer will interact with our passengers daily and must be professional and engaging at all times. Living Conditions: Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Chief Engineer Sailing/Shipyard length of Work Shift - Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 4 to 8 weeks at a time. these are typically Monday to Friday, 0700-1530.

Environmental Conditions- Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.

Summer season, $415 - $487 / day. At UnCruise Adventures, we work together to provide an enriching adventure experience while inspiring an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergs, travel to hidden waterfalls, snorkel with sea lions, dive with manta rays, and share air with whales. Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)

Travel provided to and from the vessel

Rotation schedule

The Chief Engineer position begins in shipyard (Seattle, WA) over the winter months prior to the summer 2025 Alaska Sailing Season. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of all vessel systems. On our larger vessels the Chief Engineer manages Assistant Engineer. The Chief Engineer reports to the Master of the vessel and will assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.

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