Chief Engineer: Lead Shipboard Engines & Safety Excellence

HX; United States; À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HX is seeking a Chief Engineer for a permanent onboard role starting 1 November 2026, reporting directly to the Master. You will lead the engine and electrical departments, ensuring efficient, safe and secure operations and maintaining high standards across all technical activities.

You will coach and develop the team, plan yard stays with TSI, manage bunkers, lubrication oil, stores and spare parts, uphold the maintenance system, and ensure compliance and incident prevention.

Qualifications

• Valid CoC Chief Engineer issued by a recognised administration.
• Minimum 3 years practical experience as a Staff Chief / 1st Engineer on expedition/cruise ship.
• At least 3 years of management experience leading a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Overall responsibility for and management of the engine and electrical department's work.
• Promoting excellence in safety culture and awareness.
• Satisfactory operation and maintenance of machinery and all technical and electrical equipment on board the ship.
• Collaboration with the ships management team to prioritise guest and crew experience.
• Planning yard stays and preparing the yard list in cooperation with TSI.
• Responsible for ordering bunker fuel and lubrication oils.
• Overall responsibility for ordering stores/supplies and spare parts.
• Maintenance system management and compliance across technical operations.
• Daily operations reporting of irregularities, nonconformities, and accidents, with preventive actions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Chief Engineer CoC

Outils

Ship machinery knowledge

Description du poste

HX is seeking a Chief Engineer for a permanent onboard role starting 1 November 2026, reporting directly to the Master. You will lead the engine and electrical departments, ensuring efficient, safe and secure operations and maintaining high standards across all technical activities.

You will coach and develop the team, plan yard stays with TSI, manage bunkers, lubrication oil, stores and spare parts, uphold the maintenance system, and ensure compliance and incident prevention.