Onboard Waste Water Plant Assistant — AWWT Specialist

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Water Plant Assistant for an international placement onboard a cruise line. This role involves operating the Advanced Waste Water Treatment System, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a completed apprenticeship and at least one year of experience at sea, particularly on cruise ships. This position offers competitive monthly salary, accommodation, and meals onboard.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary paid in USD

Accommodation and meals provided onboard

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience at sea as Wiper/Oiler, preferably on cruise ships.
• Knowledge of AWWT systems and basic water chemistry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical system descriptions and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Advanced Waste Water Treatment (AWWT) System.
• Perform scheduled cleaning and maintenance of filters, membranes, and tanks.
• Conduct maintenance and repair work on pumps, blowers, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain operational logs and reports.

Skills

Technical knowledge of wastewater systems

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Safety awareness

Education

Completed apprenticeship as Able Seaman Engine or Rating forming part of an Engineering Watch

English proficiency at A2 level or higher

Tools

Pipe systems

Filters

Pumps

Blowers

Job description

A maritime recruitment agency is seeking a Waste Water Plant Assistant for an international placement onboard a cruise line. This role involves operating the Advanced Waste Water Treatment System, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a completed apprenticeship and at least one year of experience at sea, particularly on cruise ships. This position offers competitive monthly salary, accommodation, and meals onboard.