The company
Jumbo Shipping has built a worldwide reputation of engineered solutions for the full range of Heavy Lift transport. Jumbo operates a fleet of 14 dedicated heavy lift vessels of in-house design. Founded in 1968, Jumbo Shipping is still a family-owned, independent  company with a long- range vision for success. That success is driven by client-satisfaction, long-term strategies and the notion that, in this highly specialized and complex field, trust and reliability is key. That is why we invest heavily in the continuous development of both staff and fleet.

The job
At Jumbo Shipping you will do more than just sailing: loading and sea fastening cargoes, discharging cargoes in hard to reach ports, the emphasis on working safely at all times, operating the cranes or determining the route of the ship. At Jumbo, you really ‘work’  with the vessel and its cargo.

As 2nd engineer you are responsible for the maintenance of technical installations that are assigned by the Chief Engineer on board. All procedures are followed in compliance of the legal regulations JMS. You are scheduling the daily activities and you are in the  charge of the engineering staff. You keep the daily report on board and you are responsible for the safe execution of assigned tasks and duties. Also you are preventing and taking action against accidents, incidents and damages on board.

As 2nd engineer there are a few competence that are very important to successfully fulfill the job.

• Reliability (communicate openly, honestly and in time is able to keep promises and given affirmation)
• Customer orientation (negotiates the complains and problems of the client properly)
• Cooperate (Helps colleagues to achieve their goals and provides assistance where needed)

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Flag State and International Maritime Rules and Regulations
• Technical knowledge and practical skill of Marine Engineering
• Basic knowledge of stock and spare part administration
• Leadership and communicative qualities, able to work in a team
• Thorough knowledge of the Dutch and English language through the spoken and written word
• In possession of a valid “Certificate of Compentency” as per Zeevaartbemanningswet / STCW 1995 resolution for the assigned vessel
• Valid Certificate of Fitness for Seafaring (“Schepelingenbesluit art. 31)
• Advanced firefighting certificate

The offer
A challenging, interesting position in a dynamic international organisation that has a clear vision for the future and regards loyalty, reliability, safety and quality as its distinctive features.
Jumbo offers good salaries and excellent fringe benefits.
Unique is the dedication and enthusiasm of staff, both on the fleet and in the office. This is reflected not only in the transfer of knowledge and participation in (internal) training, but also in hospitality toward customers, suppliers and new employees.