Our Engine Team is a FUN bunch who get a kick out of pistons, pumps, and oil-water separators and enjoy getting their hands dirty to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the onboard propulsion systems, engines, waste disposal systems, electrical and fire systems, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment.
Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a 2nd Engineer. You will play a vital part in technical operations and report to the Staff Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer. You will consistently monitor, control, and troubleshoot all engine machinery equipment while being on watch in accordance with our policies, procedures, and safe working practices, promoting a strong safety culture and adhering to all environmental policies and procedures at all times. Your duties include:
- Ensuring compliance with Engine Room Resource Management standards
- Ensuring compliance with Environmental/Health and Safety Policies and procedures, MARPOL and SOLAS Policies
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant flag states and classes as well as other applicable regulations
- Carry out the Engine watch with particular attention to: the functions and operation of the main engines, auxiliary engines (where applicable), and power generation; the operation of all M/E and A/E ancillary equipment (where applicable); condition of bilges and bilges tanks; and piping integrity
- Fulfill and carry out the Environmental Compliance Plan
- Maintenance and repair (but not limited to) of the following: bilges and bilges tanks; chemical analysis and treatment of boiler water, cooling water, A/C pre-heating, and re-heating water systems; lifeboats, tender boats, rescue boats, and file rafts winches; Purification system; Lubrication system; Hydraulic system; Electric propulsion motors (where applicable); Boiler and Steam Plant; and HFO, MDO, LO purifier; consumption analysis calculations
- Bunkering and manning of HFO, MDO, LO operations
- HFO, Diesel, Oil, and Sludge Transfer Pumps and related systems
- Stabilizers, Thrusters, and AZIPOD systems
- Steering gear and related systems
- Pitch propeller controls and Propeller shafts (where applicable)
- Piping integrity
- Economizer and ancillary equipment
- Sooth blowing / Infrasonic system
- Provide continuous supervision to systems in temporary operation
- Ensure safety measures are implemented and functional
- Participate in drills and training
- Responsible for all watch monitoring data (sounding, counter, mass flow, grey and black water transfer log, etc.) recorded and filed as per SMS
- Ensure that all machinery assigned are in working order and in compliance with carrying out Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures; ensure maintenance is carried out at due intervals in accordance with planned maintenance and service requirements, and all related logs and records are updated
- Compile Monthly Condition Report and update equipment technical cards of machinery assigned to him and his watch subordinate
- Report any abnormal condition of the machinery assigned
- Keep up good communication and transparency between TMs within the Engine department
- Any additional assignment at the discretion of the Staff Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer
Minimum Requirements
- To apply for this role, you must hold an IMO Certificate, Regulation III/2, 2nd Engineer
- 3+ years of experience working as a watchkeeper
- Valid STCW certificates, as required for the position
Preferred Experience
- Experience working within a cruise ship environment is a plus
- 2nd Engineer experience or higher is a plus
