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Northrop and Johnson

Chief Engineer in Bahamas

TBC USD($)

Position Filled

Position Chief Engineer

Vessel Type Shore Based Position

Charter/Private Private

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 13th Jan 2025

Job ID #2526416

Summary


Seeking a Lead Engineer for a land based rotational position in the Bahamas.

6 weeks on/off. Private Island.  This could be the perfect role for someone transitioning out of yachting and is wanting to be shoreside.

ONLY candidates with longevity and excellent references will be considered. English must be your first language.

 This is a 95% hands-on role, where practical engineering knowledge is essential. Candidate will be overseeing the scheduled maintenance and repairs on all buildings and facilities including generating plant, reverse-osmosis plant, heavy machinery, fleet of watercraft and toys, fleet of golf carts, HVAC in buildings, pool and sauna facilities.

 The position would suit a self-starter with a sober, mature temperament, that is organized and able to work well within a team and oversee temporary contractors at times. They must be confident keeping inventories of the warehouse and following the IDEA planned maintenance system.

 Must have a sound practical knowledge of:

  • Generator Plant maintenance (600/400v step down to 209 /110)
  • Bunkering operations
  • High voltage Electrical
  • Domestic Electrical
  • A good grasp of AV/IT (PABX, WAP, Crestron)
  • HVAC and refrigeration
  • Auto electrical
  • Hydraulics
  • Heavy machinery operation, maintenance and servicing
  • Small engine, marine outboards, trailer maintenance
  • Stock and inventory control.
  • Experience operating heavy machinery and watercraft a bonus.

Start date~ January 2025

Salary~ TBD and DOE

 Point of contact is Christine Hodgson at Northrop and Johnson

Languages

English / Fluent

Location

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  • Homeport Bahamas
  • Destination Caribbean Sea
  • Current Location Bahamas

About Northrop and Johnson

2015 SW 20th Street Suite 2015 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 [ view on map ]

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