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NauticALL

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 10th April 2025

TBC USD($)

Position Filled

Position Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Yacht Built Heesen

Number of Crew 8

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 31st Mar 2025

Job ID #2700691

Summary

We are seeking a Chief Engineer for a 50m M/Y currently based in Fort Lauderdale. 

The successful candidate must have a pleasant outgoing personality, a strong engineering and maintenance mentality, and must instill a culture of excellence and service amongst and between all crew members. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of seven (7) years of Engineering experience on a Heesen with MTU Engines, or on a similar high-end yacht. Experience in the Mediterranean/Adriatic, Florida, New England, Bahamas, and the Caribbean is ideal, but not essential.

.The boat never charters. The exclusive use of the boat is for friends and family cruising and yachting. This is not a party boat. This is not a heavy boating schedule. The vessel has been very well maintained.

Itinerary:

  • Winter Season: Florida/ Bahamas
  • Summer Season:  Med / Europe. Summer is the busy season with guests and Owner onboard.

Requirements:

  • Visible leadership skills, superior intellectual capacity, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience, with all of the requisite Engineering Licenses and Credentials. 
  • Must possess superior engineering knowledge and aptitude.​
  • Must have a high energy level, a good sense of humor, enthusiasm, flexibility, and the highest level of integrity.
  • Must have superior engineering, maintenance, and “hands on” skills.
  • Must work well with all Crew Members, in all aspects. Must foster a pleasant and enjoyable working atmosphere.
  • Must have a stable employment record, with measurable accomplishments and strong references.
  • Must be conversant in English, with excellent verbal and writing skills. Fluency in Italian, and Spanish, or other languages will be helpful, but not essential.
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of engineering and all operating systems. 
  • Must have a strong knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Must provide support to the Captain in every aspect.  

Benefits

  • Base Salary: commensurate with level of experience. 
  • Bonuses
  • 4-6 weeks paid leave
  • Health Insurance


PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY IS ESSENTIAL. NO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING IS PERMITTED


Contact for this position - Mary Claire

***ALL CANDIDATES MUST REGISTER THROUGH NAUTICALL CREW PORTAL IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.


Visas

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

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate

Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Fort Lauderdale, United States

About NauticALL

1535 SE 17th St Suite B109, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 [ view on map ]

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