Chief Technical Officer

A-ROSA is an alternative to the city break – comfortable, relaxed, fascination guaranteed. Our fleet of twelve modern ships is one of the most innovative on the market, so it will come as no surprise that we are now one of the leading cruise operators in the premium segment.

A-ROSA currently operates on five European rivers: the Danube, the Rhine/Main/Moselle, the Rhône/Saône and Seine in France, and the Douro in Portugal.

This is what you can expect.

Become a member of our dynamic A-ROSA team and find out for yourself how fascinating it is to explore cities by riverboat. You can look forward to an exciting work environment noted for its strong team spirit. The “everyone helps everyone else” mindset creates a unique atmosphere. We make sure everyone has their own responsibilities and is committed to creating wonderful A-ROSA moments.

Your responsibilities

• Management and organisation of technical operations on board
• Performing HR tasks within your area of responsibility
• Compliance with all deadlines for class confirmation/renewal
• Ensuring that the main and auxiliary propulsion systems and other technical systems are ready for operation
• Commissioning, operating and monitoring machinery on board; responding to alarms
• Servicing machinery, including regular inspections
• Performing scheduled maintenance
• Advising the captain on technical and economic matters
• Consulting with HM on the performance and status of troubleshooting activities in the hotel area
• Drawing up repair requirements and dockyard lists
• Updating technical documentation
• Ordering fuels, lubricants and necessary spare parts
• Disposing of the above-named materials in accordance with MARPOL
• Compliance with environmental regulations in your area of responsibility
• Keeping machine and oil logs in compliance with official regulations
• Regular fuel and coolant checks
• Expanding the work area handbook as per guidelines and in cooperation with the shipping line; optimisation and further development of work processes and standards
• Keeping watch when the ship is moored

Your profile

• Specialised training in the engine or metal industry
• Experience of riverboats or ocean-going ships an advantage
• Management experience an advantage
• Knowledge of marine technology (air-conditioning, vacuum pump system, electrical systems)
• Good organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of German
• Diplomatic demeanour; serious, open, calm and friendly manner

Apply now!