2nd Engineer - 47m Private/Charter Motor Yacht

Bluewater; France; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluewater is seeking a 2nd Engineer for a 47m private/charter motor yacht, starting in the south of France. You should hold AEC I and II and have at least one year in an engineering role.

You will perform PMS, routine maintenance, and engineering duties with high documentation standards. The role requires cross-department coordination with bridge and interior, and offers a seasonal contract with reasonable hours.

Qualifications

• STCW Basic Safety Training is required.
• Approved Engine Course 1 and 2 are required.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance planning and PMS execution.
• Engineering duties on a 47m private/charter yacht.
• Maintain high-level documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate with bridge and interior teams.

Education

STCW Basic Safety Training

Approved Engine Course 1

Approved Engine Course 2

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity for a 2nd Engineer on a 47m private/charter motor yacht
2nd engineer role
47m private/charter motor yacht
Starting in the south of France
You should have your AEC1 and 2
At least one years experience in an engineering role
CATS - AMEA- Shaft drive
Malta flag 498 gt
Planned maintenance system execution and engineering duties
Great chief engineer to learn from
Preventative vs reactive maintenance: Balanced — PMS plus reactive as needed
Documentation and compliance standards: High — well documented, audited regularly
Interaction level with bridge and interior is regular cross-department coordination
FIT AND LIFESTYLE INDICATORS
Technical complexity level: Low — straightforward systems
Workload and call-out frequency: Light — predictable hours
Maintenance philosophy: Balanced
Yard-period and refit exposure: Moderate — occasional haul-outs
Work-life balance: Good — reasonable hours, clear on-call boundaries
Training supported when needed
Contract: Seasonal to start
Experience: 1 year
Salary: 3000 euros
Qualifications: STCW Basic Safety Training , Approved Engine Course 1 , Approved Engine Course 2
Itinerary: South of France, Italy (Summer) / South of France (Winter)