Chief Electrician

• Experience on Diesel -electric propulsion vessel a must
• Experience o cruise ships is a must
• Rotation 3on/ 3off

Authority and Interrelation

• Officer of the engine department, reporting to the Chief Engineer.
• In-charge of maintaining all electrical and electronic systems and equipment on board under the responsibility of the marine segment.
• Authorised to supervise staff under his charge and to take all measures within the scope of the position to install, operate and maintain the ship’s electrical/electronic systems and associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibility (including but not limited to)

• Understand and abide by all relevant documentation, regulations, guidelines and procedures. Sign copies as instructed by the superior officer to indicate understanding of the same.
• Report any undesired events, unsafe practices or near accidents observed to the superior officer/s and attempt to rectify them if safely possible.
• Perform security related duties as required by the Ship Security Officer.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer. Main ones being, but not limited to the ones listed below:
  • Carry out installation, maintenance and repairs on electrical and electronics systems and machinery both in the Engine room and elsewhere as directed.
  • Draw up and follow the planned maintenance system approved by the Chief Engineer for all equipment under his charge.
  • Manage the inventory and control of all spares, stores and tools under his supervision with reports on their status to the Chief Engineer.
  • Housekeeping of the electrical workshop and stores.
  • Keep watches in the Engine Room if required by the Chief Engineer.
  • Assist the engine staff when instructed by the Chief Engineer.
  • Maintain records of work done and testing of machinery on a daily basis and/or as directed.
  • Participate in the upkeep and maintenance of safety equipment as instructed by the Chief Engineer and Chief Officer/Staff Captain. (Mainly for the electrical components of such equipment).
  • Participate in pre-arrival and departure tests of machinery and equipment and to be on stand-by duty in the engine room during stations.
  • Assist Chief Engineer in preparation and execution of surveys on electric and electronic related equipment within continues machinery items.
  • Ensure that the operation and maintenance of electrical installations, including cabling and HV installations, are kept at a high standard and in accordance with applicable Class rules.
  • Ensure the operation and maintenance of all electronic equipment, in co-operation with the Chief Engineer and Shipboard Management, including the interface between marine and other systems on board.
  • Actively participate in all drills, simulations and exercises conducted onboard and impart associated training as instructed by the Master or the Chief Engineer.
  • Assist in the training of staff if called upon to do so.
  • Participate in waste management activity if ordered.
  • Assist the Chief and Staff Chief Engineer in other tasks and record keeping and other clerical duties as required.
  • Will be a member of the Safety Committee or any other official shipboard body set up under the authority of the Master, if called upon to do so.
  • To be present in the engine room during manoeuvring. During long manoeuvring, to be present during certain critical passages as per discussion with Chief Engineer.
  • Any other duties as delegated by the Chief Engineer within the scope of the rank.
  • Act as Departmental Environmental Representative if required