Language Requirements:

• Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board.

Computer Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of AMOS and Microsoft applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic and distracting environments.

Profile:

• Vast knowledge of a multi outlet operation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force.
• Punctual.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated. Handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
• Well groomed and neat appearance.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.
• Status - Officer
• Salary - Refer to contract
• Rotation - Refer to contract

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors all electrical equipment onboard to maximise operational safety and efficiency of the vessel.
• Safe maintenance, operation, repair, supervision and ownership of electrical systems according to Company policy and other prescribed regulations (to include but not limited to the following:
  • High voltage systems
  • Main and auxiliary engines
  • Communications
  • Light systems including emergency lighting and power supply
  • Control systems
  • Power and engine systems
  • Generators
  • Thrusters
  • Steering gear
  • Hi Fog
  • Watertight doors
  • Electrical installations in the Engine room
  • Navigation systems
  • Emergency systems
  • Elevators
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Automation
  • Diesel electric propulsion
  • Shell doors and platform equipment
  • Galley and pantry equipment
  • Provision equipment
  • Laundry machinery and equipment (main laundry as well as guest and crew laundries)
  • Dining, Bar, Housekeeping pantry equipment
  • Rooms Division equipment
  • Incinerator, garbage and food waste equipment
• Oversees the technical performance of the ship
• Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance
• Participates in the development of on board operational plans in accordance with all technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications, to support the successful completion of maintenance periods while ensuring a minimal impact on the shipboard operation.
• Reports completed maintenance to the Chief Electrician, and update completion in scheduled maintenance system in accordance with its competencies.
• Keeps Chief Electrician promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication/briefing to review progress and agree on work prioritisation.
• Accurate completion of logbooks and other assigned documentation.
• Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reports to Chief Electrician any instance where the ship is unable to or fails to comply.
• Assign maintenance and repair duties to 2nd Electricians and Assistant Electricians, actively supervising
• Must be familiar with the Chief Electrician duties to act as 2nd in command of this department.
• Monitors subordinates working/resting hours and overtime. Maintaining 100% compliance with Company requirements as well as ILO/ MLC.
• Leads, trains and develops subordinates ensuring effective reviews, feedback, coaching and performance management.
• Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies
• Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department and other departments around the ship.