Electronics System officer / cruise vessel Piano Land

We are currently recruiting for experienced Chinese speaking ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS OFFICER ( ESO ) for cruise vessel PIANO LAND, which sail on an Asian Itinerary.

Pianoland, the First Ship for Astro Cruises, has been designed exclusively for Chinese National Guests.

Embarkation October/November 2020

Contract 4 months +/-1
Wages in USD/per month worked on board - to be advised upon interview

Responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS: None

To assist the following with their responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS;

Assist Chief Electrician with Technical Department Responsibility 15 - Electrical Equipment

Responsible to the Chief Electrician for:

• The management of the electrical sub-department.
• The safe and efficient repair, maintenance, testing and operation of all electrical and electronic equipment on board (with the exception of those under the control of the System Manager/IT Manager).
• The day to day discipline and control of electrical staff.

Assist 2^nd Officer Safety with Deck Department Responsibility 26 - Communications

The Officer(s) in charge of communications and communication equipment has a direct reporting responsibility to the Master, particularly in respect of statutory requirements for confidentiality of communications.

He is responsible for:

• GMDSS communication in case of emergency.
• GMDSS and radio traffic operations.
• General maintenance of the GMDSS equipment.
• Inventory control of the GMDSS stores and spare.
• The control of services to the GMDSS equipment.
• Accounting requirements for radio communications.
• Obtaining information re weather conditions before the departure of the ship and at least every 12 hours when the ship is at sea.
• Ensuring that emergency radio batteries (and any other rechargeable batteries for communications equipment including aldis lamps etc) are in good condition and fully charged.
• Ensuring any emergency associated radio/GMDSS equipment is regularly tested (ie SARTs, EPIRBs etc).
• Monitoring the Antennas of the GMDSS equipment are in good condition.
• Ensuring that GMDSS record keeping routines are in compliance with Statutory Regulations and Master's instructions.

Additional Duties

• Responsible for maintaining;
  • GMDSS from a technical perspective
  • Computer system and networks
  • Telephone system (PABX)
  • Public address system
  • UHF / VHF radio system
  • TV broadcast system
  • Vsat / Communication system
  • Pager / Bleeper system
  • Navigation equipment
  • CCTV system
  • Fire alarm system

• Ensure that planned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported.
• Coach and train Junior Officers.
• Prepare appraisals for 'Direct Reports' in accordance with V.Ships policy.
• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• Other tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.