Job Description

1 Chief Electrician Diesel Electric

• Start date: ASAP
• Offshore for 3 months, rotation renewable

Education/Experience/Qualifications: 1. Valid STCW95 certification. 2. Valid CoC A-III/6 including HV certificate. 3. Appropriate certification as required by regulations. 4. Extensive experience in subordinate positions and on board passengers ships in a similar role. 5. Physically and medically fit. 6. Moral integrity is required. 7. Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses are appreciated. 8. Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals. 9. Alaska experience is a plus. 10. It is recommended to have Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control experience.   Profile: 1. Vast knowledge of a multi outlet operation. 2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force. 3. Punctual. 4. Proactive approach to problem solving. 5. Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated. 6. Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly. 7. Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements. 8. Well groomed and neat appearance. 9. Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance. 10. Fluent in English   Position Summary 1. Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, upkeep, diagnosis, installations, repair and testing of all electrical equipment onboard to the highest degree of safety and performance in accordance with Company Policies and in compliance with Public Health, any National or International standards or any other prescribed regulations. 2. Manages electrical team. 3. Ensures proper coordination with different technical parties and departments.   Reporting Structure 1. Reporting to the Chief Engineer. 2. Functional reporting to Hotel Director for all electrical Hotel Department matters. 3. Subordinates – ETO, 1st Electrician, 2nd Electricians and Assistant Electrician.   Responsibilities 1. Responsible to oversee the technical performance of the ship. 2. Safe maintenance, operation, repair, supervision and ownership of electrical systems according to Company policies and other prescribed regulations (to include but not limited to the following): a. High voltage systems. b. Main and auxiliary engines. c. Communications. d. Light systems including emergency lighting. e. Control systems. f. Power and engine systems. g. Generators. h. Thrusters. i. Steering gear. j. Hi fog. k. Watertight doors. l. Electrical installation in the engine room. m. Navigation systems. n. Emergency systems. o. Elevators. p. Fire alarm systems. q. Automation. r. Diesel electric propulsion. s. Shell doors and platform equipment. t. Galley and pantry equipment. u. Provision equipment and HVAC equipment. v. Laundry machinery and equipment (main laundry as well as Guest and Crew Laundries). w. Dining, Bar, Housekeeping pantry equipment. x. Rooms Division equipment. y. Incinerator, garbage and food waste equipment. 3. Ensures efficient energy management to control fuel consumption to best practice level. 4. Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance. 5. 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. 6. Updates completed maintenance into the planned maintenance system. 7. Keeps Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication to review progress and agree on work prioritization. 8. Attends arrival and departure maneuvering. 9. Accurate completion of log books and other assigned documentation. 10. Assigns and delegates work to electrical team, actively supervising their work, following up with inspection on completion. 11. Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reporting to the Chief Electrician any instances where the ship is unable or fails to comply. 12. Executes strict practices to ensure that the vessel is operated in accordance with the following regulations and Company policies, during all prevailing circumstances and conditions: a. International Safety Management Code. b. ISPS Code. c. SOLAS. d. Code of Safe Working Practices. e. MARPOL. f. Pollution prevention. g. STCW. h. Oil Record Book. i. ILO/IMO/ITF/MLC 2006. j. Ballast Water Management. k. US CDC Vessel Sanitation Program. l. Merchant Shipping Legislation of the Bahamas. 13. Leads, trains and develops subordinates ensuring effective reviews, feedback, coaching and performance management. 14. Responsible for electrical department working/rest hours and overtime. Maintaining 100% compliance with Company requirements as well as ILO/MLC. 15. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies. 16. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department and other departments around the ship. 17. All other duties as assigned.

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