1st Engineer

The 1st Engineer is responsible for the safety systems and deck machinery onboard. They perform maintenance and repairs within machinery spaces as instructed by the Staff Chief Engineer, ensuring the Engine Room remains operational and safe. The 1st Engineer is on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies or other non-standard operating conditions. The 1st Engineer is exempt from regular watch duties, except under unusual circumstances and as authorized by the Chief Engineer. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor, management, or the Chief Engineer. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Responsible for planning and executing safety equipment as detailed in AMOS. 

  • Serve as a Damage Control Officer during emergency situations. 

  • Ensure that all work orders are accurately updated in AMOS. 

  • Collaborate with the Technical Support Officer to review spare parts of inventory, consumables, and future maintenance plans, preparing requisitions three months in advance. 

  • Provide equipment training to officers and ratings in the Engine Department as scheduled by the Staff Chief Engineer. 

  • Maintain cost control through proper use, handling, and record-keeping of supplies, reports, and equipment. 

  • Conduct workstation spot checks to ensure items are stored properly, minimizing deterioration and waste. 

  • Stay “above the line” and accept ownership for results in areas including SGI, ratings, expenses, USPH, Workplace Safety, and Crew Satisfaction. 

  • Inspire the team through encouragement and recognition. 

  • Resolve conflicts with fact-based communication. 

  • Collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. 

  • Create a climate of trust and mutual respect. 

  • Know and uphold our brand standards, holding the team accountable for consistent execution. 

  • Ensure the team is well-trained and capable of delivering standards consistently. 

  • Maintain professional, on-brand guest-facing communication that is visually appealing. 

  • Exhibit professional leadership presence, positive energy, and passion. 

  • Bring out the best in the team through authenticity, care, and humility. 

  • Ensure effective training of all crew members, including direct reports. 

  • Coach and develop high-potential team members. 

  • Provide candid performance feedback and take action to improve performance. 

  • Identify talent accurately and follow the company’s promotion procedures. 

  • Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Excellent working knowledge of all safety equipment. 

  • Ability to interpret ship's plans and prints, draw engineering plans, and prepare job orders. 

  • Strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Previous management experience leading a team of 4-10 personnel. 

  • Superior customer service, team building, and conflict resolution skills. 

  • Strong project planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating abilities.
Qualifications and Education

  • 2nd Engineer’s License – STCW regulations III/2 

  • Maintain current STCW certification. 

  • Completed Advanced Fire Fighting training. 

Language Requirements

  • Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently to interpret procedures, give/receive instructions, and communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers. 

  • Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and proficiency in software such as Excel, Word, or related programs. 

Physical Requirements

  • Must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills, including handling lifeboats, with full use of arms, legs, and sensory functions. 

  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

  • All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency, including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.