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Vacancy · Herman Senior

Second Engineer

Maintain propulsion, auxiliary machinery and technical systems aboard our vessels.

Position

Second Engineer / Engineer Officer < 3000 kW

Employment

Full-time

Schedule

4/4 Europe · 6/6 outside Europe

Sailing area

International

The position

About the position

Herman Senior is looking for an experienced Second Engineer for our internationally operating fleet of Shoalbusters and Multicats.

You keep propulsion, auxiliary machinery, deck installations and other technical systems operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Ensure safe vessel operation and prevent pollution.
  • Act in accordance with the QHSE management system and applicable legislation.
  • Monitor engines, machinery, deck installations and other equipment.
  • Perform preventive and routine maintenance.
  • Assist with repairs to engines, power supply and technical installations.
  • Keep technical spaces and stores orderly and clean.
  • Maintain engine-room records, MX Suite, logbooks and technical files.
  • Assist the deck crew when required.
  • Report hazardous situations, accidents and non-conformities.
Your profile

Qualifications

  • Valid Engineer Officer < 3000 kW certificate of competency in accordance with STCW Reg. III/1.
  • All STCW certificates required for the position and a valid seafarer medical certificate.
  • Experience as an Engineer aboard vessels with comparable machinery.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems, deck equipment and diesel-electric propulsion is an advantage.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Resident in the Netherlands or willing to travel from the Netherlands.
What we offer

Working at Herman Senior

  • Good secondary employment conditions.
  • Within Europe: 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off.
  • Outside Europe: 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off.
  • An informal working environment with short communication lines.
  • Career opportunities and room for personal development.
Ready for a new course?

Apply for this vacancy

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@hermansr.com or call +31 (0)78 619 25 07.

Acquisition by recruitment agencies is not appreciated.

Vacancy status: open until filled · Reporting location: Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands · Sailing area: international