
Second Engineer Officer (watch)
Department: Deck & Technical
Brand: Princess Cruises

Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer background with a 2nd Engineer ticket (III/2) or above, preferably with experience on passenger ships.
- Fluent in English.
- Contract length: 3 months on and 3 months vacation. (STCW courses are now mandatory to apply for this position!)
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
- Lead assigned watchkeeping officers and crew in operating engine room machinery and equipment safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations, with a focus on ETCC requirements.
- Monitor, control, and troubleshoot engine machinery equipment while on watch.
- Conduct and coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring accurate recording in the computerized maintenance management system per Company policies.
- Report any engine space machinery or equipment damage or malfunction promptly to the First Engineer and raise work orders accordingly.
- Manage hotel defect chits and distribute them outside normal working hours efficiently.
- Conduct comprehensive briefings during watch handovers, ensuring all relevant departmental information is communicated.
Staff Development/Management:
- Cooperate with the First Engineer Officer to guide watchkeeping engine officers and crew in safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of engine machinery and equipment.
- Assist in conducting onboard training for watchkeeping officers and crew.
- Provide accurate and timely performance evaluations (including performance improvement plans) for watchkeeping engine officers.
- Assist in training and orientation for new-to-vessel or first-contract engine watchkeeping officers.