Introduction
REV Ocean is a not-for-profit company established July 20th, 2017, and funded by Norwegian businessman Kjell Inge Røkke. The company was created with one overarching purpose and ambition: to make the ocean healthy again. With the REV Ocean vessel as a platform, the goal is to enable a new generation of ocean solutions and raise awareness of global impacts on the marine environment. We are a highly dedicated team now looking for a deeply engaged and committed colleague to join us on our journey. Are you the one?
Chief Officer
The Chief Officer will be a key crew member on the Research Expedition Vessel currently under construction for REV Ocean. The Chief Officer will be part of the core crew taking delivery of the vessel in the first quarter of 2025. The delivery will be followed by a yacht outfitting period at a European yard until the third quarter of 2026. In the outfitting period the Chief Officer will also participate in recruiting and building the organization necessary to successfully operate this complex vessel across its multitude of roles.
Duties and responsibilities
- The ship’s second-in-command
- Department head for the Deck Department
- Senior Watchkeeper on the bridge
Essential qualifications
- National certificate of competency according to STCW2010/D2.
- Solid previous experience as Chief Officer.
- DP-certification and experience.
- Valid health certificate.
- Valid safety training.
- Fluency in English, both oral and written.
Desirable qualifications
- Previous experience from large research vessels or similar advanced multi-role vessels.
- Previous experience from passenger ships or large yachts.
- Polar code certificate and Polar experience
Personal qualities:
- Self-reliant and proactive in job execution, with an enthusiastic and positive interest in contributing to the health of the ocean.
- You are aware you play a part in the guest experience onboard.
- Motivated and willing to grow.
- You are service-minded and able to be a team player and lead and motivate teams.
We offer:
- A possibility to make a difference for the Ocean.
- Opportunity to work with great people on projects that create real impact.
- International and dynamic working environment.
- Open and friendly company culture.
- 1:1 rotation
- Access to a private medical clinic.
- Health Insurance
- Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers.
Application deadline: 24 September 2024
NB: We only accept applications sent through the link to BambooHR
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Captain Nils Baadnes: +47 907 64661 nils.baadnes@revocean.org
Director of Operations: +47 917 05029 oystein.mikelborg@revocean.org