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

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on board
Meals provided on board
Medical coverage
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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.

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