| Nowadays yacht jobs has become the best and | | | | owners office, etc.) |
| lucrative choice among the other jobs. Working on a | | | | There are increasing numbers of dedicated computer |
| yacht is not as easy as it looks but it is exciting and | | | | system and networking engineers as superyachts get |
| adventures. In this article we will let you know about | | | | bigger and more complex. |
| the job of yacht engineers, their responsibilities, | | | | On some smaller yachts a single person may be both |
| experience and qualification required on superyachts | | | | Engineer and Mate. In more senior positions, Engineer |
| which will be helpful for potential job seekers. | | | | responsibilities can easily and often escalate into refit |
| Responsibilities of yacht engineer | | | | build management, with many more specialists skills |
| Depending on the vessel and whether you are a | | | | required, such as planning for tankage, engine rooms, |
| Junior or Chief Engineer, responsibilities can include: | | | | electronics/computer, security requirements, etc. as |
| • Maintaining the smooth running of mechanical | | | | well as Project management/Owners Representative. |
| and electrical systems from AV to sewage systems | | | | Experience of a yacht engineer |
| and everything in between! | | | | You will need to be highly practical and have a good |
| • Ensuring that the vessel is in good mechanical | | | | understanding of how the systems on the yacht |
| order and is safe to take guests and crew out to | | | | work – most of all be ready to get your hands |
| sea. | | | | dirty and work in noisy, sometimes confined spaces. |
| • Polishing/cleaning, correct maintenance of engine | | | | Skills are built up over time and may mean you start |
| room & all technical equipment, computer | | | | off as a Junior Engineer – for more specific |
| electronics/network administration skills. Safe fuelling | | | | experience required for certain positions refer to |
| fuel handling. Air conditioning. Electrical. | | | | qualifications and courses needed. Practical experience |
| • General maintenance of interior technical | | | | with repairs of mechanics, such as with watersports |
| equipment such lights, vacuums, galley & laundry | | | | equipment, air conditioning, refrigerators, electrical |
| equipment, etc. | | | | wiring, diesel engines, generators, and plumbing is |
| • In more senior positions this can include | | | | useful. Almost all vessels will require the Engineer to |
| budgeting, accounting/bookkeeping, purchasing, | | | | have some formal training, certification and licensure |
| scheduling, human resources/crew management, | | | | – particularly the larger superyachts. |
| business relations (with management, accounting, | | | | |