Chief Engineer
- Category:
- Engineering Jobs
- Position:
- Chief Engineer
- Location:
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- Job posted:
- October 12, 2026
Summary
Chief Engineer position - 50m - Motor yacht
Description
50 meter private/charter yacht is looking for a rotational Y2 Chief Engineer.
- 490 GT - Cayman Islands flag, commercial yacht, ABS classed
- 12 guests / 10 crew
- Twin Caterpillar 3512 main engines, approx. 3,356 kW total (4,500 hp), twin shafts, Reintjes WVS 730 gearboxes, approx. 18.5 kn
- 2 x Northern Lights M1066A1 (John Deere) 130 kW generators
- Quantum QC-1500E zero-speed stabilizers with QIS-160 HPU
- 2 x FCI Neptune watermakers (2,500 GPD), Alfa Laval fuel purifier
- Owner-run program with charter
THE ROLE
- Chief Engineer on rotation (2:2, time for time)
- Minimum MCA Y2 (or equivalent) given the 3,356 kW propulsion power; Y1/Unlimited welcome
- Caterpillar experience strongly preferred, plus aluminium hull experience
- Ideally joining late October / early November in Fort Lauderdale
DUAL SEASON PROGRAM
Must have B1/B2 and Schengen Visas if required.
Certificates and Qualifications:
A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.
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