Staff Engineer
Other Job Titles: Assistant Chief Engineer; Chief Engineer Junior
Job Description: Oversees the Engine department; Second in charge of Engine department.
Experience and Skills Required: Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions; Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as 1st Engineer.
Average Salary: $7,000 per month and up
1st Engineer Officer
Job Description: The 1st Engineer is a watch-keeper, responsible for operation of all Engine Room Plant; Maintains the main propulsion machinery; Oversees fuel/oil bunkering and potable water production and consumption.
Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Engineer Officer or similar; Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions.
Average Salary: $7,000 to $9,000 per month
1st Ventilation Officer
Other Job Titles: Chief Refrigeration Engineer; HVAC Engineer
Job Description: Responsible for maintaining the ship’s air conditioning, ventilation, cooling and heating systems and domestic refrigeration plant; Reports to Chief Engineer.
Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Ventilation Officer or similar; Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions.
Average Salary: $7,000 to $9,000 per month
2nd Engineer Officer
Other Job Title: Hotel Engineer; Hotel Service Engineer
Job Description: Responsible for operation of all Engine Room Plant while on watch; Assist the Staff Engineer in routine maintenance of technical issues.
Experience and Skills Required: For example, Carnival UK brands expect candidate to have a British Class 2 (Motor) Certificate or equivalent; Experience of modern marine plant, cruise ships preferred.
Average Salary: $6,000 to $8,000 per month
2nd Ventilation Officer
Other Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Job Description: Assist the 1st Ventilation Officer in the routine maintenance of the ventilation and refrigeration systems.
Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Ventilation Officer or similar.
Average Salary: $6,000 to $8,000 per month
3rd Engine Officer
Job Description: Watch keeping duties of Engine Room; Assists with routine maintenance of machinery; Reports to Staff Engineer.
Experience and Skills Required: Graduated from a maritime academy; Minimum one year shipboard experience; STCW III/1 Licence.
Average Salary: $4,000 to $7,000 per month
3rd Ventilation Officer
Other Job Title: Junior Refrigeration Engineer
Job Description: Assist the 1st Ventilation Officer with ventilation and refrigeration maintenance issues; Reports to 1st Ventilation Officer.
Experience and Skills Required: Minimum of one years experience in similar rank on a cruise ship.
Average Salary: $4,000 to $7,000 per month
Engine Cadet
Job Description: Administrative, watch keeping, and maintenance duties as directed by the Staff Engineer; Ongoing completion of an Engine Cadet program.
Experience and Skills Required: Enrolled in an Engine Cadet program at a maritime academy.
Average Salary: $1,500 to $2,500 per month
Engine Repairman
Job Description: Assists 1st Engineer with maintenance and repairs, specifically welding.
Experience and Skills Required: Welding certificate required; Minimum two years of shipboard experience as a welder, fitter or engine repairman.
Average Salary: $2,500 to $3,000 per month
Engine Crew Supervisor
Other Job Titles: Motorman
Job Description: Responsible for a crew in the engine room, assigning duties.
Experience and Skills Required: Related previous shipboard experience required.
Average Salary: $1,000 to $1,500 per month
Wiper
Job Description: Maintains technical spaces as directed by the 1st Engineer; Cleans and paints technical spaces, bilges and equipment.
Experience and Skills Required: Related shipboard experience preferred.
Average Salary: $800 to $1,200 per month
Engine Crew
Job Description: General engine crew duties as directed by Engine Crew Supervisor.
Experience and Skills Required: No experience required.
Average Salary: $600 to $800 per month
Chief Stoker
Other Job Title: Technical Storekeeper
Job Description: Oversees the technical storeroom for parts and inventory
Experience and Skills Required: Storeroom experience is required; Mechanical aptitude; Related cruise ship experience is preferred.
Average Salary: $1,200 to $3,000 per month
2nd Engine Storekeeper
Job Description: Assists the Chief Stoker/Storekeeper
Experience and Skills Required: Storeroom experience is required; Mechanical aptitude; Related cruise ship experience is preferred.
Average Salary: $900 to $1,200 per month
Joiner
Job Description: Performs carpentry duties behind the scenes; Works closely with the carpenter; Staff Engineer assigns jobs to the joiner
Experience and Skills Required: Carpentry experience required; Related cruise ship experience preferred.
Average Salary: $1,000 to $3,000 per month
Refrigeration Fitter
Job Description: Assists the 1st Ventilation Officer with maintenance and repairs
Experience and Skills Required: HVAC experience required; Post secondary education preferred.
Average Salary: $2,500 to $3,500 per month
1st Plumber
Job Description: Responsible for vacuum toilet/sewer/drainage system.
Experience and Skills Required: Plumbing experience required; Knowledge of vacuum systems mandatory.
Average Salary: $1,200 to $3,300 per month
2nd Plumber
Job Description: Assists the 1st Plumber
Experience and Skills Required: Plumbing experience required; Knowledge of vacuum systems mandatory.
Average Salary: $900 to $2,500 per month
Technical Clerk
Other Job Title: Marine Administrative Specialist
Job Description: Responsible for administration duties for the technical departments.
Experience and Skills Required: Clerical and administrative experience is required; Shipboard experience is preferred; Computer skills in MS Office, Lotus Notes required. Knowledge of AMOS maintenance software is a plus.
Average Salary: $1,000 to $1,800 per month