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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

Naval Firefighter

Full-TimePosted on 10/16/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Aveiro, Portugal
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • Secondary-level education.
  • Certified or recognized training in firefighting and emergency response, appropriate to the assigned responsibilities.
  • Training in first aid and emergency evacuation, valued or required depending on assigned duties.
  • Specific training for work in industrial or naval environments is valued.
  • Training for confined-space work and hot work when applicable to the role's responsibilities.
  • Experience in fire prevention and firefighting in industrial, naval, or shipyard settings is preferred.
  • Experience monitoring hot work and preventing risks associated with welding, cutting, and grinding is valued.
  • Experience in evacuation exercises, emergency response, and use of firefighting equipment.
  • Experience in high-risk industrial environments, particularly confined spaces and areas with flammable products, is valued.
  • Knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting in industrial and naval environments.
  • Ability to identify fire risks associated with welding, cutting, and other hot-work operations.
  • Ability to use fire extinguishers, hoses, detection and alarm systems, and other firefighting equipment.
  • Knowledge of emergency, evacuation, rescue, and first-aid procedures consistent with training held.
  • Knowledge of risks associated with gases, flammable vapors, fuels, paints, solvents, and other products used in naval work.
  • Knowledge of confined-space safety and hazardous-atmosphere control within the limits of assigned training and authorization.
  • Knowledge of work authorization procedures, area isolation, and ignition-source control.
  • Knowledge of shipyard occupational health and safety and environmental protection rules.
  • Ability to complete inspection, prevention, and incident records.
  • Ability to maintain composure and act effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to identify and report hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and assertively.
  • Physical and emotional resilience.
  • Ability to adapt to demanding industrial environments and different working conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the company's rescue and emergency brigades, responding to fires, accidents, evacuations, and other emergencies in accordance with internal procedures, training, and assigned competencies.
  • Monitor and prevent fire risks in the shipyard facilities and aboard vessels under construction, repair, or maintenance.
  • Monitor hot work, including welding, cutting, grinding, and other activities that may generate sparks or ignition sources.
  • Verify safety conditions before, during, and after hot work in accordance with internal procedures and applicable work permits.
  • Fight fires and respond to emergencies using appropriate resources and equipment.
  • Support evacuation, rescue, and assistance to workers during emergencies.
  • Assist with incident response in confined spaces, vessel compartments, and other restricted-access areas within the scope of applicable training and safety procedures.
  • Inspect and verify the availability of firefighting and emergency equipment.
  • Participate in preparing and conducting drills, emergency exercises, and awareness activities.
  • Support hazard identification and report unsafe conditions to help prevent accidents.
  • Record incidents, inspections, and interventions in accordance with internal procedures.
  • Comply with occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and operational procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Training in first aid and emergency evacuation, depending on assigned duties.
  • Specific training for industrial or naval environments.
  • Training for confined-space work and hot work when applicable to assigned responsibilities.
  • Experience in fire prevention and firefighting in industrial, naval, or shipyard settings.
  • Experience monitoring hot work and preventing risks related to welding, cutting, and grinding.
  • Experience in high-risk industrial environments, especially confined spaces and areas with flammable products.

About the company

MysticInvest Holding operates a portfolio of travel businesses centered on river, ocean, and expedition cruising for international holidaymakers. Its brands include DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean, and Atlas Ocean Voyages, each serving different destinations and styles of travel. The group combines passenger-vessel operations with onboard hospitality, itinerary development, sightseeing, and shore excursions, supported by nautical, commercial, and corporate teams. Part of Pluris Investments, the business traces its origins to the establishment of DouroAzul in 1993. MysticInvest Holding is headquartered in Porto, in Portugal's Porto district.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Porto, Portugal

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Junior accounting exposure: the holding-company role covers vessel, equipment, and infrastructure investments, asset classification, and audit support.
  • Service training: DouroAzul's onboard-assistant position includes training in high-quality service standards.
  • Travel privileges: Atlas Ocean Voyages advertises travel perks and industry privileges for its shipboard expedition ambassador.

What critics are saying

  • Technical entry requirements: the junior accounting role asks for Portuguese SNC knowledge, Excel proficiency, and accounting software skills.
  • Seasonal boarding: DouroAzul assistants must board ships during the Douro cruise season and speak fluent English.
  • Maritime documentation: Atlas ambassadors need valid STCW certification, seafarer documents, medical clearance, and international vaccination records.

What makes Mystic Invest unique

  • River reach: DouroAzul and Nicko collectively operate across seventeen rivers, including the Rhine, Nile, Mekong, and Mississippi.
  • Douro formats: DouroAzul combines river cruising with private-yacht experiences and sightseeing cruises.
  • Regional operating bases: Nicko is based in Germany, while Mystic Ocean operates from Portugal.

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