Staff Chief Engineer

Carnivalukcareers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company in Southampton is seeking a Staff Chief Engineer Officer. You will oversee the technical department and lead the engineering team, ensuring all machinery is well-maintained. The ideal candidate holds a Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate and has strong leadership skills. This full-time role requires problem-solving abilities and effective communication. Join a culture that values inclusivity and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience on board a cruise ship is desirable but not essential.
• Strong technical background is required.
• Self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day running of the technical department.
• Oversee testing of SOLAS equipment and maintenance records.
• Develop the ship’s asset management plan.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC) for Motorships

STCW High Voltage Management training certificate

Job description

Staff Chief Engineer Officer

Join us as Staff Chief Engineer Officer and you’ll understand that working at sea is more than just a job: It’s a way of life. As deputy to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the technical department and leading the engineering team, including the watchkeeping teams. It will be your job to make sure that all engine room plant and machinery is thoroughly tested and maintained so that they’re always performing well, and that all maintenance work complies with relevant regulations. As Staff Chief Engineer, you’ll also oversee the testing of SOLAS equipment, keep maintenance records, liaise with shore teams, develop the ship’s asset management plan, and attend corporate social events.

To apply for Staff Chief Engineer Officer you will need:

• Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC), for Motorships (with no limitations)
• STCW High Voltage Management training certificate.
• Experience on board a cruise ship would be desirable, but not essential. We believe in hiring people with the right attitudes and strengths over their competencies.

In addition to a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will love problem solving, fixing things and being hands on. You will be self-motivated and dependable, and always keen to take on more work and help others. You will be a natural communicator, often asking questions and sharing knowledge, and able to easily adapt your style to suit the situation. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As well as practical skills we will help you to develop your leadership skills, supervising junior officers, cadets and technicians.

If you love problem solving and are a natural communicator with the determination to develop your career with a world‑leading cruise company, join us on our journey.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering Services and Maritime Transportation

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

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