Chief Engineer Arctic

Redwise Maritime Services BV; Huizen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expense reimbursement

Pension

Opportunities for development

Job summary

Redwise Maritime Services BV in Huizen, Netherlands is looking for a Chief Engineer to manage the engine room on their research vessel, the ARCTIC. The role includes performing repairs on technical installations, monitoring fuel consumption, and leading engine room personnel. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Chief Engineer COC, STCW certificates, and have proven experience in diesel-electric propulsion. This position offers good employment conditions, including travel expense reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the rank of Chief Engineer and diesel-electric propulsion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engine room.
• Perform repairs on onboard technical installations and equipment.
• Maintain a streamlined engine room administration.
• Monitor and control the vessel’s fuel consumption.
• Provide leadership to the engine room personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible, proactive attitude

Strong technical expertise

Education

Valid Chief Engineer COC (3.000 KW or higher)

STCW and other relevant certificates

Job description

When you think of adventure, you think of Redwise. Since 1906, Redwise has been one of the most versatile maritime employers. We specialize in a unique field: Ship Delivery. This involves transporting all types of ships worldwide from A to B for our clients, between two locations of the client, or from the seller to the buyer. In addition to Ship Delivery, we have expanded our services over the years to include crew management and North Sea pilots. With crew management, we deploy seafarers, sailing on behalf of our clients for both short‑ and long‑term assignments. Moreover, we operate our own research vessel, the ARCTIC, which is active in the international survey and seismic market.

What does a Chief Engineer do on the Arctic?

• Manage the engine room.
• Perform repairs on onboard technical installations and equipment.
• Maintain a streamlined engine room administration.
• Monitor and control the vessel’s fuel consumption.
• Provide leadership to the engine room personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

What Redwise Offers You

• A challenging role within an internationally operating company.
• Good employment conditions, including travel expense reimbursement and a pension.
• Opportunities to continue developing and learning.
• Making miles: sailing as it’s meant to be.

What do you bring on board?

• Valid Chief Engineer COC (3.000 KW of higher).
• STCW and other relevant certificates.
• Proven experience in the rank of Chief Engineer and diesel‑electric propulsion.
• A flexible, proactive and hand‑on attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• A strong technical expertise.