Recruiter:V.Ships Leisure Category: Engine / Technical Jobs Position:HVAC / Refrigeration Engineer Published:January 11, 2026

We are looking for several 2nd Refrigeration Engineers ready to join NCL cruise ships, embarkation ASAP, contract 26 weeks on / 10 weeks off
 

POSITION SUMMARY 
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems throughout the ship as directed by the Senior Refrigeration Engineer.  In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  
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QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES  

QUALIFICATIONS 
Minimum of three (3) years prior experience repairing and maintaining refrigeration and HVAC Systems is required. Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required. The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn and further their knowledge of onboard equipment and procedures. 

EDUCATION
Highschool diploma or foreign equivalent is required. 
Position-specific STCW training from an accredited educational institution is required

ATTRIBUTES 
Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene Respect for all co-workers and guests Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun Able to work 7 days a week Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous Able to develop a camaraderie with team members Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates  

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  NCL America : The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8). Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100. 
NCLH International Flag: In addition to the above, NCLH requires the following for all crew members for all international flagged ships: Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 140/90. The verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicant’s ability to successfully perform any of the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is required for those functions. The verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other qualified practitioners he/she deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is necessary, and whether the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.  General Movement: ·         Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing. ·         Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways. ·         Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height. ·         Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches. ·         Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above shoulder height to turn handles. ·         Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple staircases over a four hour period. ·         Is able to pull an un-charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position. ·         Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Devise (PFD) without assistance from another individual. ·         Is capable of normal conversation in English. ·         Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods. ·         Must have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties. ·         Must have no limitation of motion.  Senses: ·         Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions. ·         Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions. ·         Vision: Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision. Distance vision and close vision must be in accordance to ILO: Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g. chart and nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment, and identification of aids to navigation) Normal Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise Color perception must be intact for Deck/Engine Watch standing officers. Vision required reading instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/components as Necessary. Normal Vision required performing all necessary functions in darkness without compromise.  Upper Body:  ·         Is able to move their shoulders, elbows & wrists (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their arms away from the midline of the body, rotating. ·         Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers. ·         Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl. ·         Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel. ·         Is able to elevate their shoulder joint forward and move his arms away from the midline of the body ·         Is able to flex their elbow joint and extend his arm completely. ·         Is able to move their wrist completely and able to sustain weights of 55 pounds. ·         Is able to move their hand up and down 45 degrees / completely. ·         Is able to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object or touch tips of at least 3 fingers with thumb. ·         Has distal phalanx of either thumb, distal and middle phalanx of an index, middle, or ring finger of either hand, irrespective of the absence or loss of little finger. ·         Do not have Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that impair normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory performance of sea duty ·         Must not have intrinsic paralysis or weakness, including nerve palsy sufficient to produce physical findings in the hand such as muscle atrophy or weakness. Lower Body: ·         Is able to move their hips, knees & ankles (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their legs away from the midline of the body, rotating. ·         Must not have Planter fasciitis. ·         Must not have loose or foreign bodies within the knee joint. ·         Must not have physical findings of an unstable or internally deranged joint. ·         Must not have history of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury. ·         Must not have surgical correction of any knee ligaments if symptomatic or unstable. ·         Must not have history of congenital dislocation of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip (Legg-Perthes disease), or slipped femoral epiphysis of the hip. ·         Must not have hip dislocation within 2 years before joining the ship.

Work Environment & Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to meet the above physical and health requirements. 

 

·         This is a minimal description of duties. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  
As per SRE directives shall perform the cleaning schedule of galley, laundry, and launderette exhaust ducts, and shall ensure that all required and necessary cleaning routines properly executed. As per SRE directives shall perform maintenance of the HVAC plant, Engine Ventilation, the provisioning plant and related cold rooms, all refrigerated bar and galley equipment. Monitor/record the AC Chiller Units and Provision + and – Compressor Units once every 24 hours. Report to Sr. Refrigeration Engineer if anything irregular should occurs. Address and resolve cabin issues as directed trough the ECR/Front Desk, immediately inform the supervisor if unable to solve the cabin issue. Monitor the consumption of refrigerants closely and raise the alert if any irregular situation should occur. As per SRE directives, assist when testing galley local fire extinguishing systems. Delegate and distribute work for the Assistant Refrigeration Engineer and Refrigeration Repairman, including training and guiding. Responsible for periodic testing and maintenance of fire dampers and Gaylord systems. Must work closely with his supervisors when scheduling maintenance work on the HVAC plant in order to create a minimum level of discomfort for passenger and crew. Must be familiar with the safety management system, including applicable responsibilities in the safety organization according to the emergency plan and station bill. Will be assigned duties as directed by the department head. Initiates and maintains effective employee relations at all times. Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for the position. Also see: FAMILIARIZATION CHECKLIST (F201.12). 

 

 Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position. 

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