Why Mercy Ships International
FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedOperates hospital ships in developing nations to provide free specialty surgeries, dental procedures, and medical training to underserved communities.
- Mercy Ships follows the 2,000-year-old model of jesus, bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor. In 2025, Mercy Ships continued providing medical services at no cost, including, but not limited to: - specialty surgeries performed 5,019 - patients evaluated…$149.6M spent in FY2025
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenMercy 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 Chief Engineer is the Head of the Engineering department and responsible to the Master for administration, supervision, and safe and economical operation of the Engineering department.
Includes managing a safe and proper engine room watch, automated alarms and warning devices, refrigeration, Galley machinery, to name but a few!
What you will contribute Technical Operate and maintain ship’s machinery and systems to the required standards Operate and maintain ship’s hospital infrastructure and machinery Use the ships planned maintenance software to plan, maintain and report all maintenance activities Support the planning and execution of Annual Maintenance Phase and dry-dockings Plan, prepare, and carry out all class required machinery surveys ensuring ship’s certification is maintained Review and approve shipboard parts requisitions and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained Carry out joint vessel inspections with the Master as required by the Safety Management System Report to the Technical Superintendent and Captain on matters of maintenance, defects, and issues affecting safety, vessel schedule, and certification Maintain the engineering files of ship’s drawings, manufacturer’s instructions, and records pertaining to machinery and equipment Make frequent inspections of machinery spaces to ensure proper operation of the machinery and that operating personnel are attentive to their duties Ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, flag state, and classification society requirements Ensure proper operation of emergency systems Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Ensure that a safe and proper engine room watch is maintained at all times Ensure that duty rosters are maintained Proficient knowledge and understanding of the Company Safety Management System Champion the training and advancement of the Company Safety Management System Always exercise close supervision of the activities of the engineering department Ensure that all work performed by the engineering department team is done in a safe and competent manner Maritime Crew Leadership Supervise operations, watchkeeping, and training of all engineering department personnel Carry out performance reviews according to company schedule Lead, mentor, and train the engineering team for technical proficiency and safety awareness Strong leadership and team management skills Mission Support Share in the support and furtherance of Christian community through lifestyle and exhortation For This Role, You Will…
About Mercy Ships International
From its Form 990- Budget $287.1M · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- Staff 605 · founded 2008
- Pays its leaders $167K–$350K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 182 · Jobs at Mercy Ships International · Full 990 report