Stellenbeschreibung:

For our upcoming rotations on board our search and rescue ship, Louise Michel, we are looking for trained chief engineers to support us.


Who are we?
The MV Louise Michel is a former French Navy boat we’ve customized to perform search and rescue in the Central Mediterranean. Measuring 30 meters in length and capable of up to 28 knots, she is operated and crewed by a team of international activist rescue professionals. Named after the French anarchist Louise Michel, she aims to combine sea rescue with the principles of queer-feminism, anti-racism and anti-fascism. We especially welcome the opportunity to empower trained (bipoc) women and queer people in maritime work.


Responsibilities
• You are responsible for the operation, maintenance and repairs of the main engine, generators, pumps, compressors, hydraulics and of outboard engines of the rescue SIB
• You are responsible for the operation of the crane and anchor winch
• You complete documentation of all maintenance
• You will develop and participate in the engine room watch plan
• While off shore, informs on-shore field coordination/logisticians of technical repairs which have to be completed during crew change/shipyard.
• You work closely with the engine team that consists of 3 people including yourself
• You take an active part in SAR related duties during rescue operations, i.e. launching the SIB, look-out, embarking people on the ship, giving out food and water to guests, assisting the medical team, clean up
• Responsible for the daily records of fuel oil, lube oil, fresh- and blackwater.
• Responsible for arranging spare parts, lubricants and external contractors.
• Responsible for keeping inventories and job lists up to date.
• You will also be responsible for participating in the general operation of the ship including: handling the mooring-lines during berthing and unberthing; performing lookout at sea; completing and assisting with maintenance jobs.


Qualifications
Required:
• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Covid certificate with EU QR code needed, latest vaccine or recovery certificate no older than 180 days or a booster (other nationalities can be transferred to EU certificate)
• Sea Medical Certificate (fitness for sea service) according STCW I/9 (Engine Room Service)
• Proficiency in basic safety (STCW VI/1) i
• Chief engineer (III/3 or III/2) license
• If it is not a German license: “Endorsements of Recognition“ from the German BSH is needed!
• Seafarer's book or the German Seafarer's ID Card
• Longstanding engineering experience on board of ships
• Good working knowledge and experience of standard safety equipment for ships
• Excellent and fluent English language skills


Type of contract: seafarer's contract with a German company


If this sounds like you and/or have any doubts or questions, we would be very happy to hear from you! Please contact [email protected]

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