Seasonal Chief Engineer – Private 55m M/Y (LR – 4110)

Category:
Engineering Jobs
Position:
Chief Engineer
Job posted:
April 18, 2025

About this role

Seasonal Chief Engineer opportunity aboard 55 m+ Private M/Y – Pacific Cruising 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join for cruising the South Pacific Islands and NE Australia!

Priority will be given to candidates who are currently in Australia/New Zealand


Start Date: Beginning of May  – for approximately 3 months (with potential to become permanent)

Itinerary: N/E Queensland – South Pacific Islands

Package: Competitive Salary paid in AUD, inclusive of leave

ONLY Australian Citizens or those with the legal rights to work in Australia will be eligible

Experience/Skills required:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chief on a similar sized yacht
  • Excellent trouble shooting and fault finding skills essential
  • Experience with Caterpillar Engines would be advantageous
  • Must be a hands on and proactive engineer who is knowledgeable in all engineering and maintenance duties aboard
  • Possess the ability to delegate to a 2nd Engineer with a diplomatic and motivational approach
  • Professional appearance

Qualifications required:

  • STCW Y2 III/2 CoC – OR AMSA Engineer Class 3
  • STCW (fully updated) with PDSD
  • Seafarer’s Medical Certificate (with min 6 months’ validity)

    Please read the full job description carefully and ensure you meet all the criteria listed before applying. A Crew Consultant will be in touch via email/phone should you meet the client’s requirements.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is 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.