Engineer (Male/Female)

Eendracht; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Versatile workplace

Friendly team of volunteers

Voyages with diverse groups

Contribution to vulnerable groups

Job summary

Zeilschip Eendracht Foundation is seeking an Engineer/(H)WTK for a part-time position, spanning 4 to 5 months per year, distributed across the calendar year.

You will maintain life- and work-supporting technical installations, ensure hygienic conditions, and explain technical aspects of the ship to guests onboard.

Qualifications

• Technically relevant education is required.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on technical installations independently.
• Relevant work experience in a related field.
• Sociable and approachable demeanor.
• Valid maritime medical certificate required.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical installations and equipment on board to keep life and work areas safe and hygienic.
• Ensure safe operational practices and proper documentation of maintenance.
• Maintain technical records and timely order of supplies.
• Oversee consumption of consumables, fuel, lubricants, and water onboard.
• Monitor refuelling times and disposal of waste oil; report unsafe situations.
• Assist with safety drills and support the skipper as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Technical knowledge

Sociable

Safety awareness

Education

Technically relevant education

Job description

The Zeilschip Eendracht Foundation is looking for an Engineer/(H)WTK for a part-time position spanning 4 to 5 months per year (spread throughout the year).

The mission of the Zeilschip Eendracht Foundation is to maximise the use of the Eendracht for young people, allowing them to actively experience all aspects of life at sea. The vessel is maintained and operated by a team of permanent staff and 300 dedicated volunteers.

Within our team of permanent engineers, we are seeking an enthusiastic colleague who, in addition to performing all standard tasks, enjoys explaining the technical aspects of the ship to our guests.

What will you be doing?

• You manage the technical installations and equipment necessary for life and work on board, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable working and living environment.
• You ensure safe operational practices.
• You maintain technical records and ensure timely ordering of supplies.
• You oversee the efficient use of technical consumables, spare parts, fuel, lubricants, and water on board.
• You ensure that there is always sufficient fuel and drinking water on board and advise the skipper on refuelling times and the disposal of waste oil.
• You report unsafe situations and assist with safety drills.
• You have a technically relevant education.
• You are capable of independently performing maintenance and repairs on technical installations.
• You have relevant work experience.
• You are sociable and approachable.
• You hold a valid maritime medical certificate.
• You are eager to learn.
• You are at least 18 years old.

What we offer

• A versatile and dynamic workplace.
• A friendly team of permanent colleagues and around 300 volunteers to collaborate with.
• Day trips and voyages with diverse groups to the most beautiful destinations.
• The rewarding feeling of contributing to vulnerable groups.
• Number of sailing days in consultation (4–6 months per year).