Refrigeration Engineer

NCLI Norwegian Cruise Line International

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

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Primary responsibility for the refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems

Responsibility and Authority

  • In charge of the operation and maintenance of the HVAC plant, the provisioning plant and related cold rooms, all refrigerated bar and galley equipment.
  • Monitor the consumption of refrigerants closely and raise the alert if any irregular situations should occur.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the engine room and galley ventilation systems, including local and centralized CO²/Halon fire extinguishing systems.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and periodic testing of fire dampers and Gaylord systems.
  • Carry out laundry lint duct cleaning as described.
  • Prepare a handover report prior leaving the vessel, as specified.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • May assign and delegate some of the above duties to other officers from his team.

Education and Experience

  • 3-4 years relevant experience.
  • United States EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • Full knowledge and understanding of the Company SMS.
  • Thorough knowledge of the vessel he/she is assigned to.

Leadership and managerial skills including but not limited to:

  • Seamanship
  • Decision Making
  • Team Building
  • Coaching and Counseling
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Budgeting
  • Time Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Customer Service

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It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

About this role

Summary

manage and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, and fire safety systems onboard cruise ship

Job title

Refrigeration Engineer

Experience level

3-4 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

based on cruise vessel; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

refrigerationHVACfire safetyEnglish

Preferred skills

leadershipteam buildingdecision makingbudgetingcomputer literacy

Specializations

refrigerationHVACventilationfire safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site