2nd Engineer
- Application Deadline: April 12, 2026
As Snr Watchkeeper onboard our vessels you will ensure that the duties of maintaining watch are to the safest standards taking into account all international regulations.
You will need to a team player, have a can do mindset and be a leader of the future.
Skills & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Engine officer of the watch
• Promoting excellence in safety culture and awareness in accordance with good seamanship
• Supporting development of engine cadets
• Monitoring and carrying out maintenance on machinery and auxiliary equipment and assisting in maintenance and follow-up of rescue and firefighting equipment
• Contributing to the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Maintain tools and spare parts in good order
• Ensuring that the cleaning plan is complied with on their watch
• Responsibility for ensuring that procedures and instructions for the watch are complied with including but not limited to:
o Maintain sound communication with the bridge OOW
o Monitor potable water production, treatment and distribution
o Monitor bunker fuel and lubrication oil supply
o Monitor waste water treatment and discharges in conjunction with the OOW
• Responsibility for keeping chemical stores clean and tidy and ensure that chemical records are kept in accordance with the Regulations concerning the working environment, health and safety of persons working on board ships
Qualifications
- At least 3 years experience as an OOW on a cruise / expedition vessel.
- Second Engineer Officer - Unlimited (STCW Reg III/2)
Personal qualities
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under stressful conditions, managing own time and welfare of others
- Solution orientated
- Strong Safety ethos
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.
Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.
Hybrid Explorer shipsHX Expedition has two hybrid-electric powered expedition cruise ships that offer a 20% reduction of fuel consumption.
Beach cleanupsHX Expedition Teams encourage guests to take part in beach clean-ups, which results in several metric tonnes of trash every year being removed.
HX Expedition FoundationOur HX Foundation is a dedicated charity supporting local communities and environmental initiatives solely on the areas where HX’s Expedition ships sail, from the Arctic and Alaska to the UK, Galápagos Islands and Antarctica.
Stacey Marlow | Contact Person
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