Material Coordinator

Scenic Group (Scenic / Emerald Cruises); United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Group seeks an experienced river captain to lead operations across our European fleet. You will represent the company values, ensure professional service, and uphold safety standards on board and ashore.

You will supervise nautical teams, maintain procedures, liaise with authorities, and conduct safety drills. Fluent German and English with guests and staff are required; a strong sense of responsibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Captain on one or more rivers (Danube, Dutch/Belgian, Rhine/Main/Moselle, Seine/Rhône/Saône)
• A or B river patent and radar/radio certificates for operation areas
• German and English communication with guests and crew
• Strong leadership, social interaction, and responsibility for safety

Responsibilities

• Represent Scenic Group values and visions
• Ensure professional, courteous service while managing daily operations
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Ensure safety of ship, staff and passengers; enforce Safety Management Plan
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks; supervise nautical-technical maintenance
• Interact with guests and liaise with local authorities during inspections and audits
• Assist with safety drills and routine safety equipment checks

Skills

Leadership

Social skills

Organization

Safety awareness

German language

English language

Job description

Mate

Requirements

• Qualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers:
• Danube
• Dutch and Belgian rivers
• Rhine, Main and Moselle
• Seine, Rhône and Saône
• A or B river patent
• Radar and radio certificate for the respective areas of operation
• Ability to communicate in German for navigation purposes
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and company personnel.
• Leadership skills
• Good social skills and ability to interact with guests
• Organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• Safety expert. First aid and breathing apparatus training is desirable but not a requirement

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure a professional and courteous service while managing the daily operations
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Ensure the safety of the ship, staff, and passengers
• Adhere and enforce the company “Safety Management plan”
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks
• Supervise all nautical-technical maintenance
• Supervise and assist the nautical team in carrying out their deck work
• Interact with guests courteously on a regular basis
• Liaise professionally with local authorities during inspections and audits
• Assist with safety equipment checks and ship maintenance following company protocols

Side Tasks

• Assist the captain with preparations and supervision of winter repairs
• Assist with other duties such as luggage service, loading, and garbage off-loading
• Assist with execution of all safety drills
• 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