Third 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 Third Engineer is responsible to act as Senior Watch keeping Officer or Duty Engineer as per schedule, as well as being involved in regular Engine Room maintenance.

What you will contribute

Technical

• Perform all duties and maintenance routines for auxiliary engines/diesel generators

• Carry out all duties and maintenance routines as per Company instructions, with the oversight of the Chief and/or Second Engineer

• Carry out operation and required maintenance of pumps & related systems/equipment & auxiliary equipment

• Stock control of the spare parts for pumps & related systems/equipment & auxiliary equipment

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

• Carry out all lawful orders given by Chief Engineer and Second Engineer

• Ensure the safe operation of all machinery

• Ensure the safe and efficient performance of all personnel assigned to his supervision

• 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

• Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW III/1 – OIC of an Engineering Watch 3000 kW or greater, with all necessary STCW elements

• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW V/2-1 Crowd Management

• Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW V/2-3 Crisis Management and Human Behavior

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

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.