About the role

  • Chief Technical Officer at A-ROSA overseeing technical operations on cruise ships across Europe. Leading maintenance, compliance, and crew management in a specialized maritime environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and organize the technical operations of the ship
  • Manage personnel matters within your area of responsibility
  • Ensure all deadlines for class certification/renewal are met
  • Ensure the operational readiness of main propulsion and auxiliary systems as well as all ship and hotel-related technical systems
  • Commission, operate, and monitor ship machinery systems
  • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks
  • Advise the captain on technical matters
  • Prepare for drydock/shipyard periods
  • Update technical documentation and maintain machinery and oil logs
  • Order fuel, lubricants, and necessary spare parts
  • Ensure proper disposal of waste generated by ship operations
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations within your area of responsibility
  • Support the optimization of workflows and processes and further develop the Quality Management Handbook
  • Perform deck watch duties when the ship is docked

Requirements

  • Knowledge of ship operations and marine engineering systems
  • Experience in river and/or ocean shipping
  • Vocational training in engine, mechanical or metalworking trades
  • Valid seafarer’s service book (seafarer’s discharge book) and current medical fitness certificate
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills
  • High resilience and ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Proactive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
  • Attention to detail and precision in work
  • Strong technical aptitude and commitment to continuous learning

Benefits

  • Travel to some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, including overnight stays
  • Time to explore destinations with free days onboard
  • International working environment
  • Swiss employment contract
  • Health, accident and pension insurance
  • Outside cabin with natural light
  • No costs for uniform or visa
  • Discounted travel for employees and relatives
  • Various training and development opportunities
  • Attractive career advancement prospects
  • Organization of travel to and from the vessel

Job title

Chief Technical Officer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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