Job Description

 A/C Fitter – OFFSHORE
 
Position Summary 

1. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ship’s HVAC equipment/ system, domestic refrigeration plant, ventilation, cooling, freezing, provision, equipment, all air conditioning throughout the vessel and ensuring they are up to the Company standards and in compliance with Public Health, any National or International standards or any other prescribed
2. Ensures proper coordination with different technical parties and departments.

Responsibilities 

1. Safe maintenance, operation, repair, supervision and ownership of the following systems according to Company policies and other prescribed regulations (to include but not limited to the following):
   1. Engine room ventilation
   2. Galley ventilation
   3. Provision room
   4. Multi-flow beverage
   5. Hotel accommodation and
   6. Crew accommodation and
   7. Mini bar units and ice making
   8. Under counter
2. Inspects the cleanliness and safety of galley, laundry, and launderette exhaust ducts, and ensures that all required and necessary cleaning routines are properly
3. Assists the Hotel Engineer in the coordination and control of the refrigeration
4. Driving and maintenance of the air conditioning compressor cooling system equal or superior to 600
5. Control and maintenance of air conditioning station cooled by chilled
6. Carries out overhauls of C. Unit including the replacement of bearings and alignment.
7. Responsible to the Hotel Engineer for the cleanliness of AC Stations based on daily verification conducted with the assistance of Asst A/C
8. Responsible to the Hotel Engineer for the maintenance of the Air Handling Units (AHUs).
9. Reports to the Hotel Engineer daily with verification/adjustments of AC temperature in hotel areas including restaurants bars and
10. Reports to the Hotel Engineer with daily verification of performance and maintenance of A/C
11. Conducts “night audit” in rotation with the Asst A/C
12. Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned
13. Participates in the development of onboard 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
14. Reports completed maintenance to the Hotel Engineer for entry into the planned maintenance

1. Keeps Chief Engineer, Staff Engineer and Hotel Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication to review progress and agree on work
2. Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reporting to the Hotel Engineer any instances where the ship is unable or fails to
3. Accurate completion of log books and other assigned
4. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
5. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Hotel and Technical
6. All other duties as

 
Safety Duties: 

1. Participates in crew safety drills according to
2. Must always comply with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating
3. Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and
4. Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used

Education/Experience/Qualifications: 

1. Valid STCW95
2. Appropriate certification as required by
3. Good knowledge of refrigeration system, AC distribution systems and ability to solve AC issues in cabins and public
4. Consistent job experience as ship refrigerator fitter with screw and centrifugal
5. Licensed to handle refrigerant
6. Physically and medically
7. Moral integrity is required.
8. Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses are
9. Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and
10. Alaska experience is a
11. It is recommended to have Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control

 
Language requirements: 

1. Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board client’s vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.

 
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: 

1. Vast knowledge of multi outlet
2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work
4. Proactive approach to problem
5. Ability to be flexible, well organized, self-managed and
6. Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues
7. Safe, professional and personal Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
8. Well-groomed and neat
9. Ability to work in confined
10. Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with cabin
11. Ability to deliver a high standard of technical

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