Asst Hotel Services Engineer

Department: Electro Tech

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Staff Engineer Officer

Description

Supervising Engineer.  Assists in managing the entire hotel technical department of the cruise ship as directed by the Staff Engineer Officer. Is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of all machineries, equipment and systems outside of the main engine room. 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules AC wipers, manages maintenance and operation of the HVAC system, including inspection of the AHU Filters, maintains PPE in the HVAC rooms and ensures all fan rooms are kept in proper working order.
• Manages maintenance of the pool, spa rooms and lockers, manages inventory of pool chemicals and spare parts and maintains required documentation and PPE for the pool and spa rooms ensuring compliance with VSP regulations.
• Conducts inspection rounds in areas of responsibility to identify potential issues on a daily and/or weekly basis.
• Ensures all VSP and Canadian Public Health regulations are being followed as required.
• Communicates effectively with Deck and Engine Room personnel. 
• Prioritizes ethics and compliance including health, environmental protection, safety and security in day to day duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Staff Engineer Officer and the Hotel Services Engineer.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education:  

• National Seaman’s Book 

Experience: 

• Prior work experience with HAL preferred.
• Prior knowledge of safety and seamanship, electronics, machining and fabrication, and general maintenance skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• See HRP-1200 STCW/COC requirements for an Assistant Hotel Services Engineer.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: 
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to perform normal and assigned emergency duties.
Must be able to work varied shifts which can average up to 12 hours per day, every day while on board.
Must be able to climb vertical ladders, and stairways; step over high sills; and manipulate door closing systems.
Must be able to work with arms raised; stand and walk for an extended period; and enter confined spaces.
Must be able to don a lifejacket or immersion suit; crawl; feel for differences in temperatures; handle fire-fighting equipment; and wear breathing apparatus (where required as part of duties).
Must be able to maintain qualification of the Seafarer Medical Examination for safety and/or security duties.

Travel Requirements: 
Passport – valid for a minimum of 6 months
Seafarer Medical Examination that qualifies the candidate as a seafarer for safety and/or security duties.
Must be able to acquire a United States C1D Visa, if required.
Must be able to acquire a European Union Schengen Visa, if required.
A score of 80% or greater on the ISF Marlins English Language Test for Seafarers.

Work Conditions:
Working on a cruise ship is very different from any land-based occupation. Working hours are longer and work is more intense due to the constant demand of the guests. You have to be very flexible in your working hours, which on occasion might have to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 however strictly regulates these. Apart from the working hours there are strict rules which all members of the ship’s company need to adhere to as stipulated by the Master’s standing orders. You work closely with your fellow crewmembers and therefore respect among all is essential.