Environmental Engineer

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of all waste management equipment and systems onboard the ship. This includes managing the processing, treatment, and disposal of waste, as well as all associated records required in compliance with regulations and procedures.

What you will contribute

Technical

• Responsible for all systems that handle and process waste outside of the engine room.
• Manage the waste handling equipment and systems onboard.
• Manage the treatment and disposal of shipboard-generated waste.
• Maintain proper records of maintenance carried out in the company’s planned maintenance system.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts onboard and order as needed.
• Stand watch in the machinery spaces if required, according to the STCW Certificate of Competency.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

• Carry out all lawful orders given by Chief Engineer and Second Engineer
• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery
• Maintain records of waste as per MARPOL regulations and the company’s procedures.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of ship’s emergency procedures, including specific knowledge of the working condition of fixed emergency response systems
• Understand the Company Safety Management System as it applies to the responsibilities of this position
• Report immediately to the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer whenever anything unforeseen happens

Mission

• Support Share in the support and furtherance of Christian community through lifestyle and exhortation

For This Role, You Will Need

STCW Certifications

• Required
• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/1 Basic Training
• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW V/2-1 Crowd Management
• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW V/2-3 Crisis Management
• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness
• Certificate of Examination in accordance with STCW I/9 Medical Fitness and Minimum In-Service Eyesight
• Preferred
• Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW III/1 OIC of an Engineering Watch 3000kW or Greater, with all necessary STCW elements.

Mission and Community

• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.
• Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead in a multi-cultural setting.

Administrative

• Competent in Windows, Microsoft Office Programs, and general file/folder management tasks
• A full, clean driving license is preferred.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal forms.

Problem Solving

• Ability to solve problems, develop highly functional teams, and resolve conflict.
• Exhibit skill and flexibility in managing change and uncertainty.

Education and Experience

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding Program for commitments of 12 months or longer
• Minimum of one year sea-going service as an Engineering Watch Officer on a vessel with 3,000 KW propulsion system. Preferred
• Appropriate training and experience in waste handling systems are preferred.
• Appropriate education, training, and experience in mechanical engineering would be considered.
• Any other background with training and experience in the maintenance of Hotels, Hospitals, Office/Apartment blocks, and Factories would be considered.

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most.