Reefer Engineer / Cruise Ship
Worldwide
Marella Cruises – Engine /
Contractual /
Hybrid
Position Summary / Job description
The AC Reefer Engineer is responsible for:
· Maintaining and overseeing the overall condition of all air conditioning and refrigeration systems and machinery onboard.
· Directing the daily activities of junior engineers and technicians to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with regulations.
· Ensuring all personnel work in accordance with regulatory constraints and maintaining control of budgeted overtime.
· Conducting maintenance and testing of HVAC instruments and automation.
· Inspecting the cleanliness and safety of exhaust ducts in galley, laundry, and launderette areas, and ensuring proper cleaning routines are executed.
· Testing and maintaining all HVAC- related ventilation dampers, including safety-related dampers.
· Optimizing energy efficiency of the ship’s HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental sustainability.
· Analyzing data to identify opportunities for energy savings.
· Keeping temperature logs for freezers and cold rooms as required by regulations.
· Conducting routine refrigerant leak inspections and taking corrective actions as necessary, reporting discoveries immediately.
· Managing F-Gas logbooks and ensuring a minimum stock of refrigerant is maintained onboard.
· Requisitioning supplies, spare parts, and consumables for the systems under their responsibility and maintaining control of operational budgets.
· Proficient use of AMOS for forecasting, implementing, and recording all work undertaken and managing spares/consumables.
· Familiar with Chief Engineer’s Standing Orders, follows safety and pollution prevention rules, and is up-to-date with CCS Safety Management System.
· Act according to the Muster List in emergencies.
Position Requirements
- · Completed technical college level education as HVAC-R or equivalent.
- · F-Gas / EPA certificate.
- · Experience on board cruise vessels in equivalent rank.
- · Proven experience of working within the refrigeration industry
- · Good knowledge of maritime rules and regulations (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, MLC)
- · Good knowledge of the requirements under USPH (USCG knowledge beneficial)
- · Good command in English
- · Certificates according to STCW
Employment Terms & Conditions
- Contract duration: 3+/-1 months
Closing note:
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