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Junior Reefer Engineer / Cruise Ship

Columbia Shipmanagement

Anywhere

Employee count:201-500

Position Summary / Job descriptionThe Junior AC Reefer Engineer is responsible for: · Maintaining and overseeing the overall condition of all air conditioning and refrigeration systems and machinery onboard. · Directing the daily activities of junior engineers and technicians to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with regulations. · Ensuring all personnel work in accordance with regulatory constraints and maintaining control of budgeted overtime. · Conducting maintenance and testing of HVAC instruments and automation. · Inspecting the cleanliness and safety of exhaust ducts in galley, laundry, and launderette areas, and ensuring proper cleaning routines are executed. · Testing and maintaining all HVAC- related ventilation dampers, including safety-related dampers. · Optimizing energy efficiency of the ship’s HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental sustainability. · Analyzing data to identify opportunities for energy savings. · Keeping temperature logs for freezers and cold rooms as required by regulations. · Conducting routine refrigerant leak inspections and taking corrective actions as necessary, reporting discoveries immediately. · Managing F-Gas logbooks and ensuring a minimum stock of refrigerant is maintained onboard. · Requisitioning supplies, spare parts, and consumables for the systems under their responsibility and maintaining control of operational budgets. · Proficient use of AMOS for forecasting, implementing, and recording all work undertaken and managing spares/consumables. · Familiar with Chief Engineer’s Standing Orders, follows safety and pollution prevention rules, and is up-to-date with CCS Safety Management System. · Act according to the Muster List in emergencies.

Position Requirements Entry level 1

  • An academically proven qualification as Diploma graduate in commercial HVAC-R ( Hotel Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) at College degree level as a minimum or equivalent (trade school).
  • F-Gas / EPA certificate.
  • Min. 12 months relevant sea going experience as a Jr. Reefer Engineer on cruise vessels or as Reefer Engineer on Cargo ships (excluding Container vessels). Or working ashore for a large 5-star hotel.
  • OR Min. 5 years combined relevant sea going experience as a Air Conditioning Technician on cruise vessels.
  • Proven experience of working within the refrigeration industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of Halocarbon 'fluorinated' refrigeration system designed process principles, control system and instrumentation
  • Experience working with planned maintenance system AMOS.

Position Requirements Entry Level 2

  • F-Gas / EPA certificate.
  • 10 years combined relevant sea going experience as a Air Conditioning Technician on cruise vessels.
  • Proven experience of working within the refrigeration industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of Halocarbon 'fluorinated' refrigeration system designed process principles, control system and instrumentation
  • Experience working with planned maintenance system AMOS.

Employment Terms and Conditions

  • Contract duration: 3+/-1 months
  • Closing note:
  • We would appreciate to receive your application including your CV with all references of employers, proof of previous sea service, completed training's and certificates by clicking on the “apply” button below.
Closing note:We would appreciate to receive your application including your CV with all references of employers, proof of previous sea service, completed training's and certificates by clicking on the “apply” button below.

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About the job

Apply before:

May 17, 2025

Posted on:

Mar 19, 2025

Job type:

Full Time

Experience level:

Entry-level

Location requirements:

Skills:

HVAC RRefrigerationAMOSF Gas CertificationBudget ManagementCompliance RequirementsLeak InspectionPollution Prevention Rules

About the company

Columbia Shipmanagement logoCo

Columbia Shipmanagement

Company size:

201-500

Chief executive officer:

Nicolas R. Papageorgiou

Markets:

Ship ManagementMaritime ServicesShipping IndustryFleet ManagementMarine EngineeringLogistics and TransportationOffshore ServicesEnvironmental ComplianceCrew ManagementMaritime Technology
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