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Second Engineer

Cairns, Queensland💼 Full-time💰 $117,778–$117,778🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Maintain ship engineering systems, safety equipment, and engine room integrity to ensure operational readiness for small expedition cruise vessels.

Role type

Second Engineer (Maritime)

Builds

Expedition cruise ships carrying 72-120 guests

Domain

Maritime / Cruise Industry

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Preventative maintenance planning, firefighting equipment maintenance, engine room management, hydraulic/electrical system upkeep, fuel bunkering, safety device testing, logbook management, watchkeeping

Preferred skills

Passenger ship experience, scuba compressor maintenance, outboard motor maintenance

Technologies

Marine propulsion systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, bridge equipment, scuba compressors

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs, maintain workbooks and spare stock levels, maintain firefighting and safety gear, perform engine maintenance and engine room housekeeping, test safety devices, maintain pumps and electrical equipment, check steering and voids, bunker fuel and oil, manage maintenance logbooks, stand watch

Seniority

Mid-level IC

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