Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for an

Second Engineer

for our icebreakers

The Swedish Maritime Administration's icebreakers play a crucial role in keeping maritime traffic running during the winter months. Through icebreaker assistance, we ensure that commercial shipping can navigate even under difficult ice conditions in our fairways. During the ice-free part of the year, the icebreakers contribute to other important tasks such as fairway maintenance, repairs of maritime safety devices, and other technical interventions along the coast. We are now looking for a second engineer who wants to be part of the crew on board and contribute to this important mission!

Responsibilities
As a second engineer, you will work closely with the technical manager and the chief engineer on the technical operation and maintenance of the vessel. The responsibilities also include watchkeeping during the icebreaker season. Furthermore, the work is carried out in accordance with the vessel's quality and maintenance systems. If necessary, you may also serve as the chief engineer.

You will be employed by the Swedish Maritime Administration's Shipping Company, which means you may also serve on other vessels within the fleet. We are currently looking for a second engineer for our icebreakers.

Who are you?
To be considered for the role of second engineer, you must have the following according to STCW Manila:
• Minimum qualification as engine officer class V
• Valid medical certificate for seafarers
• Certificate for basic safety training
• Certificate for advanced firefighting
• Certificate for basic medical training
• Certificate for survival craft and rescue boats
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing

It is advantageous if you have:
• Degree as engine officer class II or higher
• At least 1 year of experience in the position.
• Experience in electrical work
• Worked with ISM and quality systems
• Experience from work in icebreaker operations

We place great importance on your personal qualities, where the ability to have a holistic view, be responsible, and be a good problem solver is highly valued. You are willing to share your knowledge with others. To succeed in the role of second engineer, good collaboration and communication skills are also required.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant working environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment concerns a permanent position expected to be filled in the spring of 2026.

The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.

The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security check with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.

Inquiries:
Machinery Coordinator and Technical Manager Andreas Ljung, [email protected]

Personnel Planner Christine Bergius, [email protected]

Union representatives:
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:
Register your application, along with a current seafarer service extract from the Transport Agency to verify your qualifications and certificates, no later than February 22, 2026.

Diary number: 25-00726

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