Mandarin Speaking First Engineer for MSC Cruises

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization is looking for a Mandarin Speaking First Engineer to ensure smooth operations on board a cruise vessel. You will be responsible for leading the engine watch-keeping team, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring safety aboard. Candidates must have the STCW Certificate of Competency III/2 and experience on large vessels. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $10,027 to $11,187 per month, emphasizing operational excellence and personnel training.

Qualifications

• Mandatory STCW Certificate of Competency III/2 required.
• Experience on vessels of at least 90,000 Gross Tonnage necessary.
• High Voltage and Crowd & Crisis courses completion required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel operates safely and seamlessly.
• Lead engine watch-keeping team to maintain operational excellence.
• Supervise maintenance and training of personnel in the engine room.

Skills

STCW Certificate of Competency III/2

Experience with high voltage systems

Crisis management

Tools

Diesel Electric Wärtsilä 4-stroke engines

Pod systems

Azipod systems

A.W.T. Scrubber systems

Job description

Mandarin Speaking First Engineer for MSC Cruises

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Shipboard

Compensation: $10,027 - $11,187 / month

Description

• As a 1st Engineer Officer, you will be a cornerstone in ensuring our vessel operates seamlessly and safely.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer, you will lead the engine watch-keeping team, ensuring daily maintenance and operational excellence across all engineering and technical systems onboard.
• Your expertise will enable our guests to enjoy a safe and smooth journey on a state-of-the‑art cruise vessel, providing an unforgettable travel experience.

Key Responsibilities

• By mutual arrangement with the Staff Engineer, to be on board the vessel at any time the Staff Engineer is absent from the ship.
• Be Directly responsible toward the Staff Engineer for each work performed in the engine room
• Assign maintenance and repair duties to his/her dependent personnel and actively supervise in any overhaul and repair work.
• Inspect all assigned work in progress, and on completion, assure that manpower is utilized to the fullest extent, that work is executed properly in accordance with acceptable standards and that no wastage of materials occurs and upkeep of the department.
• During his watch He/She has to control the proper disposals of all refuse, rags etc. to avoid fire and other hazards during and after work.
• To train personnel assigned to his engine watch (particularly new personnel) to follow safe working practices, ensuring that functions are fully recognized by each man and that work done and the manner of performance conforms to established standards. Supervises and works in close cooperation with the 2nd and 3rd engineers, engine cadet and engine ratings, being also responsible for their on‑the‑job training, thus ensuring safe working conditions
• To attend when invited by the Master and when duty permits all cocktail parties and social and entertaining activities and functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Mandatory:

• STCW Certificate of Competency III/2
• Experience on board vessels of at least 90,000 Gross Tonnage • High Voltage and Crowd & Crisis courses (to be completed if not already held)

Preferred:

• Experience with Diesel Electric Wärtsilä 4-stroke engines, as well as Pod, Azipod, and A.W.T. Scrubber systems
• ERM and Automation courses