Engineer – 30m SY

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Engineer – 30m Sailing Yacht – Five-Month Refit

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Engineer to join a 30m sailing yacht for an extensive five-month refit.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the yacht’s technical programme, working closely with the Captain, management team, shipyard and external contractors.

This could be a temporary position or a permanent position for an engineer who likes working as a Mate/engineer during the season.

Start: ASAP
Contract: Temporary or permanent
Location: Spain
Salary: Euros – DOE

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven engineering experience aboard similar-sized sailing yachts.
• Previous refit or shipyard experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of MTU engines and planned maintenance.
• Experience with Twin Disc gearboxes, shaft lines and variable-pitch propeller systems.
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems, including furlers, rams, backstay tensioners and boom-vang systems.
• Competence in marine electrical systems, batteries, pumps, generators, plumbing and onboard technical services.
• Experience with machinery overhauls, new installations and technical upgrades.
• Ability to supervise contractors, review quotations and monitor the quality and progress of work.
• Confident troubleshooting technical faults and finding practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with aluminium yachts would be advantageous.
• Strong record-keeping skills, including budgets, inventories, service records, manuals and planned-maintenance documentation.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and contractor-management skills.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum SV engineer or equivalent
• STCW – fully updated.
• Valid Seafarer’s Medical Certificate.