Engineering Position 2ndUnlimited

About the 2nd Unlimited

The second engineer onboard a yacht is keen to support and learn from the chief engineer on a mid-large size superyacht. This role requires knowledge of safety procedures, strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of the wide variety of onboard systems. The cleanliness and maintenance of the engine room will also be a key part of this position. The appropriate license for the specific vessel is required and will most likely range from a MCA Y2 – Y4 level license with at least three years of experience and deck experience. Willingness to help the deck department when needed is necessary.

Heat exchanger on a Deutz yacht main engine
Green Propeller
Yacht lifted for dry dock storage and maintenance
A yacht engine room with Deutz main engines
Image of an engine room
Yacht satellite communications 1
VHF FM Marine transceiver
Large hose clamps on a yacht main engine exhaust system
Job Responsibilities
  • Safety in the engine room
  • Cleanliness and maintenance in the engine room
  • Increasing knowledge of all systems on board
  • Continued education and licensing
Required Skills
  • Knowledge of general systems onboard: diesel, refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, electronics and outboards
  • Team player, able to assist with some deck duties; line handling, water sports
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Excellent planning for preventative maintenance
  • Ability to prioritize and organize
  • Multitasking
Salary Modifiers
  • Commercial experience
  • Specialized certification (i.e. MTU)
  • Outboard engine certification/experience
  • Dependability
Position Statistics
OUR DATA IS CALCULATED FROM
7,293
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE RECORDS OUT OF
16,841
EXPERIENCES IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
AVERAGE LONGEVITY IN THIS POSITION
378 Days
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (2ND UNLIMITED)
33