Sea-Going Marine Engineer: Propulsion & Power Systems

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,638,000 - 2,549,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on board

Meals provided on board

Medical coverage

Career development

Job summary

Crew Life At Sea Ltd. is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to oversee propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems on a cruise vessel.

You will work within a multidisciplinary onboard engineering team to keep mechanical and electrical systems safe, reliable, and compliant with international regulations. The role requires leadership to supervise junior staff, thorough troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety in a dynamic maritime setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Appropriate maritime engineering license or certificate (e.g., 2nd Engineer Unlimited License)
• Valid STCW certificates
• 35 years of relevant marine or shipboard engineering experience, cruise ship experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of shipboard systems including propulsion, electrical, HVAC, and safety systems
• Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code regulations
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Leadership and supervisory experience for junior engineering staff
• Effective English communication and collaboration in multicultural environments
• Commitment to safety, problem-solving, and teamwork under pressure

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain propulsion systems, generators, boilers, pumps, HVAC, and electrical systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Stand engine room watch, respond to alarms and monitor system performance
• Supervise and train junior engineers and engine room ratings
• Maintain logs, maintenance records, and incident reports
• Ensure safety, firefighting, and emergency systems are fully operational
• Ensure compliance with policies, manufacturer instructions, classification society rules, and international maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW)
• Assist in planning maintenance schedules, managing spare parts inventory, and preparing technical reports
• Collaborate with other departments to support ship operations
• Participate in emergency drills, outages, and drydock/refit activities

Job description

Crew Life At Sea Ltd. is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to oversee propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems on a cruise vessel.

You will work within a multidisciplinary onboard engineering team to keep mechanical and electrical systems safe, reliable, and compliant with international regulations. The role requires leadership to supervise junior staff, thorough troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety in a dynamic maritime setting.