Travelling HVAC-R Engineer

Costa Crociere S.p.A; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HVAC Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of cutting-edge HVAC systems on state-of-the-art vessels. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, conduct inspections, and provide training to onboard teams. With a focus on teamwork and service orientation, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your expertise. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with industry leaders, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Attractive contract conditions

Officer-ranked position benefits

Working with state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in HVAC operation on cruise ships or large ferries.
• Relevant safety certificates and F-Gas certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Support onboard teams in safe and efficient operation of HVAC systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and report findings to management.

Skills

HVAC operation

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Maintenance of cooling systems

Computer-based management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Refrigeration/Ventilation

Job description

• Plant Operations:Supporting the onboard teams in securing the safe, reliable, energy-efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of all ventilation and cooling systems and refrigerated equipment.
• Inspections and reporting:Conducting regular inspections to establish a high-quality baseline of the HVAC-R systems’ condition. Including early detecting of any potential deficiencies and arranging and/or proposing the required corrective action.Conducting inspections in preparation of HVAC-R projects which are planned for the execution during dry-dock periods and/or in operation.
• Project Supervision:Leading of HVAC-R projects as on-site manager during operation and dry dock.
• Training and development:Detecting training opportunities for the onboard HVAC teams and providing proposals accordingly. Providing of immediate instructions and demonstrations as required, hands-on and theoretical training in technical systems as well as computer-based work/management tools.
• Reporting:Regular reporting of statuses, findings and related proposals to the office (HVAC SI and Ship Manager), sharing the reports with the Chief Engineer and HVAC Engineer.

Your Profile

• Education:Bachelor’s degree or similar with main subjects focusing on Refrigeration/Ventilation mechanic and automation.
• Licenses and certificates:All the relevant safety certificates for onboard personnel,F-Gas certificate, unlimited
• Experience:Several years of professional experience, in an officer position, with the operation of large and complex HVAC and cooling systems on cruise ships or large ferries.Previous land side experience with the design and/or construction and/or operation of large and complex HVAC and cooling systems will form an advantage.
• Skills:Excellent understanding of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the HVAC and cooling systems on every level including the electric and electronic parts and subsystems, with outstanding hands-on capabilities.
  Knowledge and experience with computer-based management and procurement systems, the ability to understand easily non-familiar systems.
• Qualities:Team player, high degree of service and result orientation, as well as readiness to travel.
  Ability to demonstrate and apply skills under pressure.Openness and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues and able to provide comprehensible and comprehensive instructions and training.
• Communication:Fluency in written and spoken English is essential for effectively interacting with colleagues onboard and in the office.Italian (and/or German) language skills are an advantage.

We offer

• Working for an industry Leader with state-of-the-art vessels and technology
• Attractive contract conditions
• An officer-ranked position and the related benefits