Assistant Hotel Service Engineer for Marella Cruises

Computer knowledge:

• Good working 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 workforce.
• Punctual.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to be flexible, well-organized, self-managed, and motivated.
• Ability to 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

• Maintenance, operation, repairs of plumbing outside the Engine Room.
• Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting, and pollution prevention equipment.
• Maintenance, operation, repair, supervision, and ownership of Hotel systems (to include but not limited to the following):
  • Galley and pantry equipment.
  • Provision equipment.
  • Laundry machinery and equipment (main laundry as well as Guest and Crew Laundries).
  • Spa equipment (e.g. Sauna, Steam bath, beauty parlor, etc.).
  • Provision Compressor Units, cold room, and refrigerator plant.
  • Dining, Bar, Housekeeping pantry equipment.
• Support maintenance and repair with the Safety Officer and Staff Engineer (to include but not limited to the following):
  • Hotel Galleys Machines/Equipment’s; pipes and associated equipment.
  • Main Laundry and Launderette’s Machines/Equipment’s; pipes and associated equipment.
  • Scanship System; Food waste System plant and associated equipment.
  • Incinerator; associated machinery and equipment.
  • Evac System; Black and Grey Water Distribution System, associated machinery and equipment.
  • Shell Doors; associated machinery and equipment.
  • Pools and Jacuzzis; associated machinery and equipment.
  • Water System; Cold and Hot Water Distribution Pipes, Pumps, Chlorination associated machinery and equipment.
  • Ship equipment; Machines are brought in engine workshop (with supervision of person in charge of equipment); all maintenance needs to be agreed with consent of Chief Engineer/Staff Engineer.
• Responsible for the AMOS, Stock/Parts, Work Orders reports, related to safe and efficient repair and maintenance of Machinery Under Responsibility (Job Description), associated machinery, and equipment.
• 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 and works closely with the Hotel Department on all maintenance issues, ensuring a minimal impact on the shipboard operation.
• Reports completed maintenance to the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer for entry into the planned maintenance system.
• Delegates work to subordinates.
• Keeps the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems, matters of significance, any issues that may compromise the ships safety, and any deficiencies found in the machinery or equipment.
• Conducts daily communication and strong cooperation with the Safety Officer and Hotel Director to review progress and agree with Chief Engineer on work prioritization.
• Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National, and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reporting to the Chief Engineer any instances where the ship is unable or fails to comply.
• Responsible for making entries and maintaining a correct and up-to-date Engine log book, technical or waste-related logbooks, Ozone Depleting Substances.
• Monitors subordinates working/rest hours and overtime. Maintaining 100% compliance with Company requirements as well as ILO/MLC.
• Executes strict practices to ensure that the engine room is operated in accordance with the following regulations and Company policies, during all prevailing circumstances and conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.

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