Watchkeeping Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
When you think of adventure, you think of Redwise. Since 1906, Redwise has been one of the most versatile maritime employers. We specialize in a unique field: Ship Delivery. This involves transporting all types of ships worldwide from A to B for our clients. This could be from the shipyard to the shipping company, between two locations of the client, or from the seller to the buyer. In addition to Ship Delivery, we have expanded our services over the years to include crew management and North Sea pilots. With crew management, we deploy seafarers, sailing on behalf of our clients for both short- and long-term assignments. Moreover, we operate our own research vessel, the ARCTIC. Thanks to this diversity of services, we can offer a very flexible approach towards our team of seafarers and provide the role you are looking for.
Currently we are looking to expand our team with a Watchkeeping Engineer. Have you completed your maritime training and are you looking for an adventurous start to your career? Then read on. In this role, we will build your future together.
What does the role involve, and what can you learn with us?
- Monitor and maintain the essential systems of the ship.
- Respond immediately to technical issues and malfunctions.
- Perform routine checks and maintenance work.
- Record technical data.
What Redwise offers you:
- Pure adventure.
- A diversity of ships and sailing areas.
- Flexible contract options and sailing schedules, with both delivery and outsourced crewing projects.
- A challenging position within an internationally operating company.
- Excellent employment conditions, including a travel cost reimbursement and pension.
- Opportunities to continue developing and learning.
- Making miles: sailing as it is meant to be.
What do you bring to the team?
- A valid sailing certification and STCW and other relevant certificates.
- The ability to work collaboratively with the crew or independently keep watch.
- A flexible and proactive attitude.
Core Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain essential ship systems while responding immediately to technical malfunctions. Perform routine checks and record technical data to ensure vessel operationality.
Requirements
Candidates must possess valid sailing certifications, STCW, and other relevant maritime certificates. A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are required.
Benefits
- Travel Cost Reimbursement
- Pension
- Professional Development Opportunities
About Redwise Maritime
Industry: Maritime Transportation
Company size: 201-500 employees
At Redwise Maritime Services, we are specialists in Ship Delivery, or the transportation of vessels on their own keel, under their own power. Ship delivery is a unique profession in the shipping business, in which Redwise has been a pioneer for 120 years. From small crewboats and tugs to large bulk carriers and FPSO’s, from classic steamers to ultra-modern high speed vessels, Redwise is capable of taking almost every type of vessel to sea and ensure safe and speedy delivery to any harbour in the world. Ship delivery requires an interesting mix of seamanship and creativity. It is that mix, that has enabled us to build an impressive track record with several dozens of ship deliveries every year. In addition to ship delivery, Redwise also provides professional Crew Management and Maritime Recruitment services to the marine and offshore industries. From our diverse experience with ship delivery, we have proven to be able to accurately respond to crewing and crew management demand from ship operators in several different sectors. Redwise provides all its services in accordance with ISO 9001 and the ISM Safety Code of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).