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Head of Department

Chief Engineer in Costa Rica

9,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Yacht Built 2003

Number of Crew 14

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 14th Apr 2025

Job ID #2626458

Summary

Hello all,

We are looking for a new Chief Engineer. Here's the criteria:

  • Must hold at least a Y2.
  • At least 2 seasons experience on 50m + superyachts.
  • Have B1/B2 in hand or be able to work in the US.

Additional details:

  • Both private and charter yacht, dual season, medium use.
  • Vessel is currently on the Pacific side of Costa Rica and about to enter a yard period in San Diego.
  • Friendly crew with no drama, everyone just gets along.
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Male due to cabin arrangements
  • 2:2 Rotation
  • The yacht is an older, more solid, steel hulled Benetti


-----Please don't apply if you don't meet the criteria-----


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/2 Y2 Chief Engineer (<3000gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location Costa Rica