Engineer

Scenic Group (Scenic / Emerald Cruises); United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Group (Scenic / Emerald Cruises) seeks an Engineer to oversee shipboard mechanical operations and maintenance. You will uphold safety, quality controls, and company procedures while coordinating with nautical teams to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise on marine propulsion and auxiliary systems, proficiency in German and English, and a commitment to guest safety and excellent service onboard our river and sea vessels.

Qualifications

• Qualification as ship mechanical engineer for river-going ships or any technical schooling.
• Good level of German and/or English.
• Experience with Caterpillar and/or Veth systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions.
• Ensure professional and courteous service while managing the daily operation.
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the ship, the staff, and the passengers.
• Adhere and enforce the company Safety Management plan.
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks.
• Perform technical maintenance to ensure a proper ship operation.
• Perform work in the engine room, in guest’s suites and public areas.
• Order adequate spare parts.
• Plan and execute bunkering according to company procedures and environmental stewardship.
• Plan and execute discharge of wastes according to regulations.
• Work closely with the nautical team and shoreside offices to ensure a smooth nautical operation.

Skills

German language

English language

Passenger ships experience

Education

Ship mechanical engineer qualification for river-going ships

Technical schooling

Tools

Caterpillar systems

Veth systems

Job description

Engineer

Requirements

• “Schifferdienstbuch” with German stamp for the position “Maschinist”
• Qualification as ship mechanical engineer for river-going ships or any technical schooling
• Good level of German and/or English
• Experience with Caterpillar and/or Veth systems considered an advantage
• Experience on passenger ships considered an advantage

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure professional and courteous service while managing the daily operation
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Ensure the safety of the ship, the staff, and the passengers
• Adhere and enforce the company Safety Management plan
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks
• Perform technical maintenance to ensure a proper ship operation
• Perform work in the engine room, in guest’s suites and public areas
• Order adequate spare parts
• Plan and execute bunkering according to company procedures and environmental stewardship
• Plan and execute discharge of wastes according to regulations
• Work closely with the nautical team and shoreside offices to ensure a smooth nautical operation

Side Tasks

• Assist the captain with preparations and supervision of winter repairs
• Report any accidents or incidents to the captain
• Identify “near miss” situations accordingly and follow up with reports
• Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings