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2nd Engineer in Panama

Start date : 1st February 2025

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Position 2nd Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 58m (190ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Yacht Built 2009

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 14th Jan 2025

Job ID #2609963

Summary

A well-equipped 191 foot/58 meter (Cayman) charter yacht is seeking a seasoned and well educated SECOND ENIGNEER.

We are looking for the RIGHT candidate and we would rather hold back the appointment until we located the correct individual that will tick ALL the boxes:

1.     You HAVE TO have some background with external communications: AV/IT; Starlink, VSat; Cellular as well as Networks, Switches and modems.

2.     You HAVE TO be able to demonstrate your abilities to take instructed command of the engineering department when the Chief is not onboard,

3.     You HAVE TO be able to use the Planned Maintenance system (IDEA), keep the outstanding job numbers low and be able to manage the PMS with vigorous intent,

4.     You HAVE TO work unsupervised and have the confidence to complete projects and jobs professionally WITHOUT contractor assistance.

NOTE:

A.    You HAVE TO be in the Continental United States to successfully apply for this position.

B.    This is a PERMANENT position and not rotation.

Basic Requirements:

1.     You HAVE TO hold AT LEAST a Y4/MEOL engineering license – this is MANDATORY for minimum manning requirements (Cayman). Please do NOT apply for this position if you DO NOT have at least this level of qualification,

2.     Conform to ISM standards and maintain the vessel’s commercial standards,

3.     Hold all the necessary basic certification: STCW, ENG1, Engineering Certification etc,

4.     Maintain three tenders and several water toys,

5.     Hold a Cayman Islands Endorsement for the minimum required Y4/MEOL license and a Discharge book,

6.     This position will receive instruction form the Chief Engineer and occasionally from the Captain,

7.     English should be your first language, or you must have received ADVANCED training/education (College or University) in the English language,

8.     Have minimal dietary restrictions and limitations,

Itinerary:

A.    The boat will be in Alaska during the summer months and California during the winter months – 2025 until 2027.

B.    Summer will be Charter Season and winter will be Maintenance time.

On Offer:

1.     A highly competitive salary paid per month (12),

2.     30 days paid vacation for each year completed,

3.     Full medical insurance,

4.     Shared cabin.

Skills that we are interested in that will set you apart from the crowd:

1.     Commit long term to the program – at least 2 years,

2.     Show longevity with previous employment,

3.     Photography and Videography, (Drone flying)

4.     Social media interaction and collaborations,

5.     SCUBA diving and snorkeling,

6.     Outdoor activities,

7.     Sober demeanor & Drama free,

8.     Stable personality with great social interaction.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)
  • C1/D
  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Specialised Deck Courses
  • Qualified Photographer
  • Qualified Videographer
  • Qualified Drone Pilot (Operator)
Diving Qualifications (or Beesac, CMAS or PSAI equivalent)
  • PADI - Open Water
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)
  • 2nd Engineer III/2 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport California, United States
  • Destination North Pacific Ocean
  • Current Location Panama