First Foreman (1st Foreman)

Go Nordic Cruiseline is seeking an experienced and engaged First Mate for our route between Copenhagen and Oslo.

As First Mate you will be a central part of the technical leadership onboard and play a key role in daily operations and maintenance. You will work closely with the Chief Engineer and lead a strong technical team on one of our ships on the iconic route between Copenhagen and Oslo.

About the position

As First Mate you will be responsible for the daily technical operation and coordination of maintenance work in the engine department. You contribute to ensuring high operational reliability, safety and efficiency in the engine department and actively contribute to planning of maintenance tasks, projects and docking periods.

You will become part of an onboard technical department of around 16 employees, where collaboration, professionalism and accountability are key words.

Your primary responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the engine department in collaboration with the Chief Engineer.
• Planning, coordination and follow-up on maintenance work.
• Operation and maintenance of main engines, auxiliary engines, boiler systems and other technical installations.
• Leadership and allocation of tasks to the technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Participate in fault finding, repairs and technical projects.
• Assist with class surveys, regulatory inspections and docking.
• Follow-up on spare parts, maintenance systems and documentation.
• Participate in the on-call duty according to applicable procedures.
• Function as Chief Engineer when needed

We plan and execute the majority of the maintenance work with our own technical crew. Therefore we expect you to be able to maintain an overview and actively participate in the practical work.

Who are you? We are looking for a professionally strong marine engineer with experience in ship operations and technical leadership.

You are structured, solution-oriented and thrive in a daily life where no two days are the same. At the same time you are a visible and collaborative leader who motivates your colleagues and contributes to a good working environment onboard.

Specifically, we are looking for a person who

• Holds a certificate of competency as First Mate or as Chief Engineer.
• Has experience from sea-going positions as First Mate.
• Has good leadership and collaboration skills.
• Can plan and prioritize tasks in a busy daily routine.
• Works systematically and takes responsibility for both people and technology.
• Has good collaboration and communication skills.
• Can plan and prioritize tasks in a busy daily routine.
• Is quality-conscious and responsible.
• Has an interest in both operation, maintenance and leadership.
• Can communicate in a Scandinavian language and English.

A prerequisite for consideration is that you hold the following certificates

• Certificate of competency as First Mate. Certificate of competency as Chief Engineer is an advantage but not required.
• Medical certificate for seafarers
• Seamans book
• Basic safety at sea and fire fighting

Experience from passenger ships is an advantage, but we also encourage candidates with experience from other ship types to apply for the position. Supplementary certificates to serve onboard Ro/Pax ships can and shall be obtained if not already held, which the Shipping Company covers.

Why should you choose us?

With us you get the opportunity to help shape the future of an iconic route between Copenhagen and Oslo. You will become an important part of the ship's maintenance team and will receive:

• 14 days on duty in a 1:1 rotation.
• Recreational activities
• Modern fitness equipment
• Ship club with social events
• Cozy day room with films, games and books
• Fantastic colleagues
• Free meals and lodging during rotation
• Employee discounts
• The ship calls at Copenhagen every other day and Oslo every other day
• Employment terms governed by the Merchant Shipping Act and the collective agreement with the Association of Chief Engineers.

Are you ready to drop anchor with us? Send your CV and a motivated application as soon as possible. We call for interviews on an ongoing basis and expect to have the position filled as soon as possible. If you have questions about the position, the company or anything else, please contact HR partner Mona Dalsaa at [email protected] .

We look forward to hearing from you and together creating the future travel experiences at sea!