Super Yacht Engineer

Palmer Coolum Resort Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Coolum Resort Pty Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified Super Yacht Chief Engineer for our flagship 56m motor yacht, based in Southport, QLD. This short-term passage role may extend into a long-term position for the right candidate.

Immediate commencement is required (by 17 October). The role focuses on engine room safety, maintenance planning, and leading onboard engineers with a focus on efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical experience in marine engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of all onboard yacht systems.
• Proven ability to plan and schedule maintenance.
• Strong leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the engine room.
• Plan repairs and inspections of the engine and systems.
• Manage and train onboard engineers.
• Maintain inventory of engineering tools and spares.

Skills

Technical expertise

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

AMSA Engine Class 2

Job description

We are seeking a suitably qualified Super Yacht Chief Engineer to work with our growing team on our flagship 56m Motor Yacht.This role is for an upcoming passage trip.

The role is for immediate commencement (must be able to commence by 17th October) with the vessel located in Southport, QLD.

A brief overview of the job role duties is listed below.

• Ensuring safety of operation of the engine room
• Planning repairs and inspection of the engine
• Managing and training onboard engineers
• Inventory of engineering tools

The successful candidate will also possess the following skills:

• Extensive technical experience
• Advanced knowledge of all onboard systems of the yacht
• Excellent ability to plan maintenance
• Self-reliance and self-discipline
• Multitasking and versatile
• Ability to delegate his/her functions and train engineers onboard
• Accounting of expenses and procurements for maintenance of engines
• Knowledge of suppliers in the event of a breakdown

The successful candidate will need to hold an AMSA Engineer Class 2 Qualification or MCA equivalent.

Market remuneration will be paid in line with qualifications and experience.

Note: This is a short term position to assist with a passage voyage however could turn into a long term career for the right candidate.

Note: Candidates must have the right to work in Australia to apply.