Sanitation Engineer

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Engineer to manage and maintain sanitation systems across our fleet of vessels.

This role involves hands-on maintenance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with multiple departments to ensure smooth ship operations. The successful candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least three years of maritime-related experience, with strong troubleshooting, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the maritime industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair all sanitation systems on board vessels.
• Monitor system performance and address malfunctions.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans for all sanitation systems.
• Train crew on sanitation systems maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and standards.
• Coordinate maintenance with other departments to avoid disrupting vessel operations.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed on sanitation systems.
• Source and purchase necessary equipment and supplies for sanitation systems.
• Stay up-to-date on industry developments and sanitation technology.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position: Sanitation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• - Inspect, maintain, and repair all sanitation systems on board our vessels, including sewage treatment plants, vacuum systems, and waste management systems
• - Monitor and record sanitation system performance, identifying and addressing any issues or malfunctions
• - Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans for all sanitation systems
• - Train crew members on proper use and maintenance of sanitation systems
• - Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards for sanitation systems
• - Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance and repairs without disrupting vessel operations
• - Keep accurate records of all maintenance and repairs performed on sanitation systems
• - Source and purchase necessary equipment and supplies for sanitation systems
• - Stay up-to-date on industry developments and advancements in sanitation technology

Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the maritime industry
• - Strong knowledge of sanitation systems, including sewage treatment plants and waste management systems
• - Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards for sanitation systems
• - Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• - Willingness to travel and work on board vessels for extended periods of time
• - Valid driver's license and ability to obtain necessary travel visas