Engine Oiler and Waste Operator (Shipboard)
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Temporary
On-site
US
Engine Oiler and Waste Operator (Shipboard)
Department: Technical
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Shipboard
Reporting To: Engine Foreman
Description
The Engine Oiler and Waste Operator is an engine rating position who assists Engineer Officers with daily routines and general maintenance of ship's main propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery. The Engine Oiler and Waste Operator also assists with basic accommodation maintenance and with refueling of tenders and lifeboats. Promotes that all Gold Standards and Brand Culture are embraced by the team at all times, particularly when assisting guests and Ladies and Gentlemen.
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
- Ensures optimal condition of machinery and systems by assisting the Engine Room team with machinery overhauls and routine maintenance tasks, as directed by the Engine Foreperson.
- Promotes a clean, safe and healthy working environment by cleaning, chipping and painting various machinery room spaces and equipment and by ensuring the Engine Workshop is kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Ensures the highest standards of safety, the Oiler works as a rigger when heavy parts or equipment are to be landed or brought on board.
- Ensures the highest levels of environmental protection, the Oiler will assist in bunkering of vessel, tenders and lifeboats.
- Assists the Refrigeration Assistant with routine cleaning of Fan Coil Units and change out of filters, as per planned maintenance schedule.
- Performs routine cleaning of accommodation scuppers and shower drains under the supervision of Marine - Hotel Fitter.
Qualifications
- Valid Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and flag certification for the duration of the contract and appropriate to position
- Two (2) years’ experience as an Oiler or similar rank onboard a cruise vessel
- Rating forming part of an Engineering Watch Certificate
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Lady or Gentleman must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.