Engineer Needed for a Liveboard Dive Boat

[Nautilus Belle Amie]

Position available - August 2014 - marine engineer - 750 hp - commercial STCW ticket.

This position is best suited to an individual who really enjoys going to sea and is happy and comfortable with the tight quarters typical of a 116 - 140 foot ship. An interest in diving is a bonus.

- Applicants must be self-starters inclined to a neat tidy and organized engine room and parts storage. You will be responsible for keeping the engine room clean and well painted with everything running smoothly.

- Quarters are tight. An ability to get along with fellow crewmembers is a must.

- We are centric around safety and excellence in client services. Do you share the same attitude?

- Familiarity with emails and spreadsheets is a given. You must be willing to become familiar with our bespoke maintenance software

- Our ships have full internet connectivity. Engineers are expected to research and generate their own purchase orders for parts and supplies. We have detailed records on suppliers and vendors.

- Are you the kind of engineer who can fix most things or do you need to order new replacements all the time??

- You should be comfortable working on water makers, air con, low and high pressure compressors and outboard motors.

- Are you interested in driving skiffs and 28 foot RHIBs??

- You must have good references and have demonstrated stability in previous positions.

- Standard rotation is 5 - 6 weeks on / 5 - 6 weeks off

Please note that applicants without current commercial SCTW tickets including emergency duties will not be considered.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

[JK]

Area of operation?

[JollyJack]

750 bhp is below the STCW requirement, that starts at 750Kw. All that's needed for a small commercial vessel of that power is Small Vessel Machinery Operator. However, the employer can ask whatever he wants, the market will decide if he gets it or not. I know of several ferries, for example, who cannot get STCW Engineers, because they are under 750 Kw (so the sea service time for upgrading doesn't count) and don't pay the going rate. There's quite a demand for STCW III/1 certification right now. (4th Class in Canada, Watch keeping Engineer)

That said, sounds like a sweet gig, but not if it doesn't pay. Incidently, if you are going to be haring around on 28 foot RHIB, you'd best have a FRC Endorsement, too.