Cruise Ship Jobs - Chief Refrigeration Engineer / HVAC Engineer

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Chief Refrigeration / HVAC Engineer Job Description and Duties:

- Oversees and supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of the ship's HVAC equipment/ system, domestic refrigeration plant, ventilation, cooling, freezing, provision equipment, all air conditioning throughout the vessel plus ice skating arena equipment (available on some ships)

- Reports to the ship's Staff Engineer and Chief Engineer and is in charge of maintenance and repair of the engine room and galley ventilation systems, multi-flow beverage machines, mini-bar units and ice making machines

- Responsible for duties distribution and training of subordinate refrigeration engineers

- Checks and ensures that all environmental systems within the department are operated and maintained up to cruise line's standard and international regulations

- Ensures that subordinate refrigeration personnel are aware of the cruise line's health, environmental, safety and security policies, as they apply to their positions

Chief Refrigeration / HVAC Engineer Job Requirements:

• National diploma or certificate for Refrigeration Engineer / Technician

• Minimum of 3 years working experience required (experience as refrigeration engineer on cruise ship preferred)

• Computer literacy and very good verbal and written command of the English language

• Must have STCW 95 Certification

Chief Refrigeration / HVAC Engineer Salary Range:

$6500 - 8500 U.S. per month and up depending on the cruise line and time served with the company.