HVAC Engineer / Cruise

Sector: Cruise Ship/Leisure

Location: Yard then Worldwide

Rank: HVAC Engineer

Vessel Type: Passenger/Ferry

GT: 58,000

Date Posted: 16 July 2018

Applications close: 19 August 2018

Selection process: 20 – 24 August 2018

Interview dates: 27 – 30 August 2018

Be part of a team that exists to inspire and enable new possibilities!

This role is an important component of Saga’s new build team and will help to construct and deliver their first brand new vessel.

Saga Cruises are currently in the process and planning and delivering 2 brand new, 999 passenger 58,000 ton luxury cruise ships to be constructed at Meyer Werft’s Papenburg Shipyard to be delivered in mid-2019 and mid-2020.

Saga Cruises has a strong reputation in the British Cruise market for delivering best in class service to its guests and for its attention to detail - as well as being a great place to work.

The design of the first ship is already well advanced and the project will move into construction phase mid-2018. We are looking for a HVAC Engineer to work with Saga Cruises to help achieve this.

You'll work for Saga’s new build team, you'll be based at the shipyard in Germany from December 2018 and ultimately, we'd see you sailing as HVAC Engineer on board one of the new vessels.

Licence / Qualification requirements:

Essential:

• 2nd Engineer Unlimited COC or recognised Refrigeration qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ3)
• Knowledge of Refrigeration and Refrigerant Gases.
• F-Gas Certificate
• EPA Certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as 2nd Engineer or HVAC Engineer on-board a Passenger Ship or Land based Refrigeration/Air conditioning role
• STCW certification relevant to this position
• Good command of the English language
• Knowledge of USPH and international public heath requirements

Desirable:

• Previous experience with CO2 refrigeration systems
• Previous experience with SRtP vessels
• Experience of working with complex automation/energy efficiency modules and systems

Line Manager:

• Chief Engineer (whilst in new build phase only)
• Staff Chief Engineer

Direct Reports:

• Assistant HVAC Engineer(s)

To assist the following with their responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS;

Technical Department Responsibility 13 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Responsible for:

• Ensure system installation and commissioning is in accordance with the design criteria of the new build specification
• Development and attendance of equipment specific training for the respective areas of responsibility
• Input into standard operation procedures, risk assessments and maintenance tasks requirements for the responsible systems
• Coordination with Chief Engineer and site team (whilst in new build phase) for all HVAC related tasks
• Operation and maintenance of all main air conditioning, refrigeration machinery, fire dampers and technical space fans with specific attention placed on Public Health, SOLAS, Flag and Class items.
• Planning and supervision of any third party works planned in relation to the air conditioning of refrigeration systems on board.
• Maintain all records as required by eVMS, Environmental and Public Health compliance.
• Responsible for safe and correct use, inventory, record keeping and storage of refrigerant gases.
• Maintenance and security of fan rooms and AC stations in line with company requirements
• Supervision and training for direct reports, to ensure their standards of work are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and they have the required skill sets to perform tasks
• Attend to passenger cabin defects effectively and professionally to minimise any effects on the guest experience

Additional Duties

The HVAC Engineer’s duties will include:

• Prepare appraisals for all direct reports under their remit in accordance with Saga and V.Ships policies
• Ensure that planned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported in a timely manner
• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as instructed by the Head of Department.
• Other tasks pertaining to departmental operations as instructed by the Head of Department.
• Ensures that the set standards are kept and staff members work according to their respective job descriptions.
• Attending training and office visits as required by V.Ships and Saga where possible