Third Engineer; Shipboard
Job in
Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for:
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Third Engineer (Shipboard)
Third Engineer (Shipboard)
Department: Technical
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Shipboard
Reporting To: Assistant Chief Engineer
Description
The Third Engineer fulfills a supporting role within the technical department and may be assigned as either an assistant watchkeeper or as a day working engineer depending on the vessel’s requirements. On watch duty, the Third Engineer is responsible for the safe operation and routine maintenance of all technical interests onboard, ensuring strict compliance with Environmental, Safety, Public Health and Security standards.
The Third Engineer maintains close communication and interaction with the engineering officer of the watch and is responsible for initiating emergency response actions when necessary. On daywork duty the third engineer reports directly to the assistant chief engineer and either carries out maintenance personally or supervises crew members to do so. This position promotes and enlivens the Gold Standards and Brand Culture and ensures the team does as well, particularly when assisting guests and Ladies and Gentlemen.
The working hours for the 3rd engineer are expected to be flexible and changeable within the limits of MLC requirements.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Lady or Gentleman for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
Essential
Duties
Serves as Assistant Engineer in charge of the watch with additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Assistant Chief Engineer to perform routine maintenance and/or emergency dutiesResponsible for ensuring technical operations are conducted to the highest standards of Environmental, Safety, Public Health and Security compliance. The Third Engineer supervises work tasks for all technical personnel under his/her watch and is responsible to ensure that safe working practices are maintainedMaintains close communication and co-operation with the engineering office of the watch and monitors or adjusts all vital parameters and settings to obtain/maintain a safe and economical sailing. In emergency situations, the Third Engineer on watch is responsible for initiating first response actions, and maintaining propulsion and engine plant integrityEnsures maintenance and repair information is updated in the Planned Maintenance System and over-sees supervision and completion of all maintenance and repairsInitiates requisitions of supplies, as requested by engineering officer of the watch or assistant chief engineer, to ensure critical spares are always at hand while maintaining close control of operational budgetsEnsures bunkering of fuel, lubricating oil, water and processing of wastewater and bilges is done in strict accordance with company, national and international standardsUnder the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Third Engineer will be assigned to the Technical department Responsibilities listed;
Generators, Boilers and Steam Plant, Oily Water Separators, Separators & Purifiers, Compressors, Evaporators, Water Chlorination Systems, Engine Room Watchkeeping and Logbooks, as well as maintenance of stabilizers, waste system, machinery space pumps, filters & heat exchangers, greasing routines and oil samplingSupports newbuild operations to include work in the shipyard as appropriatePeople Management
Model and hold others accountable for promoting the Gold Standards, respect and fair treatmentAssists with the daily execution of Line-up in accordance with company standards and Brand GuidelinesSets the department’s expectations for desired behavior, knowledge and skill levelsCoaches others by providing constructive feedback; helps others identify developmental needs and monitors progress; promoting an environment where everyone is valued and includedDemonstrates alignment with corporate strategies and initiatives while ensuring alignment throughout the yacht organizationQualific…
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