Chief Officer

About This Role

This role as Chief Officer on the Stena Nordica offers excellent career advancement opportunities and a great work-life balance within the deck department. You will be responsible to the Master in all respects and accountable for executing your duties, using and developing problem-solving skills in diverse scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for designated areas as agreed by the Master
• Act in accordance with responsibilities in the vessel’s emergency organisation
• Carry out maintenance on board as directed by the vessel’s Planned Maintenance Program
• Be familiar with the ship's operating and navigational procedures
• Manage all identified risk to ship, personnel and environment and establish appropriate safeguards
• Report to the Senior Master any incident or accident relating to any injury or potential hazard aboard, along with any deficiencies in machinery or equipment, particularly safety equipment
• Be familiar with the relevant parts, procedures, and requirements of the SMS contained within the DOCMAP system
• Take an active interest in duties above your rank to ensure confidence in stepping up and an ability to be hands-on

Requirements

• Welcoming, caring, and reliable personality
• Welcoming leader with an open positive attitude and active listening skills
• Ability to give constructive feedback
• True team player who collaborates well with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Ability to put time and effort into knowing the team and understanding what motivates them
• Creates results and sees through everything you do
• Great communication skills, always addressing the “why” something is happening
• Knowledge of customers and understanding of the business
• Responsible for developing yourself, your people, and the business

Essential Certification:

• STCW Elementary First Aid
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• Master’s Unlimited COC – applicants must hold this certification at the time of application

Nice to have:

• Crowd Management Training
• Passenger Safety Training

Benefits

• Concessionary ferry travel throughout the Irish Sea
• Discounted UK and European rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• 24 weeks per annum onboard with 28 weeks per annum off (inclusive of 4 rostered weeks annual leave)