Fleet HVAC Engineer
As our first Fleet HVAC Engineer, you will be responsible for all vessels maintenance and training of our ships heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration plants.
Reporting directly into the Fleet Technical Manager, you will work closely with teams onboard and onshore. This is a great opportunity to drive continuous improvement and excellence in this area.
Skills & Requirements
Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
- Promoting excellence in safety culture and awareness in accordance with good seamanship
- Balancing and overseeing that all components of ships heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration plants are operating within designed limits.
- Ensures that maintenance and repair of the ship´s HVAC equipment/system throughout the ship are up to date to the cruise line´s standard and international regulations
- Training of Technical crew in maintenance and Freon handling and hotel crew on proper cleaning procedures.
- Observes and adheres to all company policies and marine regulations.
- Assisting vendors and service personnel
- Cooperating with engineers and fitters on necessary tasks
- Report any non-conformities or defects
- Supports ships operation with technical expertise
Qualifications / Competencies
- 2nd Engineer Unlimited CoC and/or recognized refrigeration qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ3)
- Knowledge of Refrigeration and Refrigerant Gases
- At least 3 years experience as a HVAC Engineer on board a passenger ship
- All required certification as per STCW
- Good command of English language
Great Place to Work
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Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
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‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
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Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
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Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
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Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.
About the company
Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.
For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.
We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.
As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.
One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.
Stacey Marlow | Contact Person
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