Engineer

Our company

Master Liveaboards, Siren Fleet, and Blue O Two are an alliance of brands that began operating independently as early as 2004 and who became part of a merged entity in 2017. The group now operate 15 diving yachts across their brands in destinations as diverse as the Galapagos, French Polynesia, Truk Lagoon, Indonesia and Palau. The quality of our employees is key to our success - we are one team, being the best we can be.

Summary

The Engineer ensures that the vessel is operated safely and according to company policy. The engineer makes sure that all equipment is in good working order and follows the service manual recommendations. To achieve this, the engineer keeps service manuals in a good condition. He/she is responsible for repairs and maintenance of all systems on the boat, such as engine, generators, water-makers, compressors & nitrox system, showers, kitchen equipment, bathroom utilities, lighting and air con etc. The Engineer supervises the Second Engineer and any other crew members that are called to assist with engineering or maintenance duties. The team will work in shifts to ensure there is an engineer monitoring shipboard systems at all times. He/she reports to the captain.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify, inspects, monitors and maintains critical systems such as engines, generators, emergency pumps etc.
• Manages and maintains water making systems according to the manufacturer’s guidelines
• Conducts all required checks such as: pre-cruise checks, maintenance checks, emergency pump checks etc.
• Completes all relevant documentation, such as service logs including a description of work carried out and parts used, and engine logs / running hours
• Manages parts and levels of stock, such as oil, consumables, spare/replacement parts and completes relevant documentation
• Ensures all tools and equipment are in sound condition and stored correctly
• Ensures all procedures related to engineering, repairs, maintenance and safety are followed
• Manages the engineering team
• Performs other duties as directed

Key Performance Indicators

• Customer satisfaction as expressed in their willingness to recommend us to a friend
• Overall appearance rating in the surveys is Very Good or above
• Cost management - efficient servicing and maintenance within budget
• Engine room logs complete after every trip
• Boat crew rating in the surveys is Very Good or above

Skills, Competencies and Experience

Required

• Proven previous experience as an Engineer for at least 2 years
• Professional rating
• Basic English
• Teamwork
• Good work ethic
• Numeracy (managing and ordering spare parts)
• Organisational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and procedures
• Physical strength and stamina - ability to lift, push and pull as required

Preferred

• Great customer service skills
• Non-smoker
• STCW 2010 AB2010

Working Hours

Working hours follow the provisions of the MLC 2006, yet may be irregular.