Second Officer

**Job no**: 498482

**Work type**: Full Time

**Location**: Marina Bay Sands

**Categories**: Entertainment, Hotel - Management, Casino Management

The second officer/relief chief officer is supporting the captain and chief officer in managing the vessel to ensure the safety, well-being and experience of every crew and guest on board. The second officer is assisting the Chief Officer managing the deck team. Second Officers are professional seamen, expert problem solvers and are able to manage every situation with poise and exemplary leadership.

**Responsibilities**:
**Operational**
- Support the Chief Officer to perform duties to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of assigned voyages relief the chief officer in his/her absence.
- Conduct pre-voyage inspections for all aspects of safe and successful voyage - Navigation / Communication / Systems / Conditions / Deferred Defects / Restrictions / Limitations.
- Checks the weather and all applicable notifications where available and determines fuel, oil, and provision requirements.
- Ensure that all voyage planning requirements have been met.
- Assume the responsibility and authority of the vessel as directed.
- Act quickly and appropriately during environmental changes and emergencies to ensure vessel and passenger safety.
- Prepares watch schedule.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Captain and Chief Officer as Second Officer and Relief Chief Officer.

**Management**
- Manages the deck crew and maintains crew discipline. Ensures maintenance and deck inventory and deck equipment, stowage of yacht for sea.

**Leadership**
- Directs the activities of the crew as required and ensures that all crew members understand fully and completely what duties they are expected to perform.
- Maintain professional relationship with crew to ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of passengers.
- Effectively identify, develop, support, and grow talent under his/her leadership.

**Human Resources**
- Participates in crew management, hiring and recommends progressive disciplinary action in partnership with the Marina Bay Sands Human Resources Department

**Accounting/IT**
- The individual possesses in-depth knowledge of yacht management and safety in addition to financial administration.
- Carry out administrative duties, involved in documentation, financial report management.

**Compliance**
- Operate the vessel and aspects in accordance with the MBS Lifestyle Pte Ltd and Marina Bays Sands Pte Ltd standard operating procedures, checklists and limitations.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

**Safety**
- Participates in the Safety Management System.
- Participates in Emergency Response.
- Applies operational Risks Aversion
- Follow Marina Bay Sands Workplace Safety and Health Policy practices.
- Report any work incidents; may include vandalism, fight, fire, abuse, accidents, etc.
- Observe activities; report any suspicious characters, items and/or activities to support team at Marina Bay Sands.

**Collaboration**
- Collaborates with the MBS Lifestyle team, planning and communicating various itineraries in various cruising areas.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with Marina Bay Sands senior management to ensure the highest levels of communication and understanding of all Paiza One lifestyle experience strategies.
- Enable and support a culture of communication, collaboration, knowledge, and professional growth to build strong relationships amongst the OneMBS teams.
- Prioritize his/her own professional development and work with the Captain and Chief Officer to enhance skills sets with respect to leadership, communication, organization, and strategic development.
- Work on other ad-hoc initiatives as required in a highly dynamic environment.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible days and hours as required by the business.
- Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Contribute ideas in support of the company vision, mission, value, and guiding principles.

**Miscellaneous**
- Practice well-mannered behavior and grooming according to company standards.
- Attend schedules meetings as required.
- Active involvement in Sands Care and sustainability programs.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by Management.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education & Certification**
- STCW II/3 (OOW)
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
- MPA Pilot Exemption

**Experience**
- 2-3 years’ experience as deck crew on superyachts

**Competencies**
- Having a good command of spoken and written English
- Confident and charismatic personality with great attitude towards passenger and crew
- Mature, meticulous, resourceful, organized, and able to work independently and under pressure
- Strong communication, management and interpersonal skills, superior leadership
- Maintain professional appearance ensuring highest levels of services experiences for passengers
- Excellent boat handling and navigational s