
2nd Electrical Engineer
- Recruiter:
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Category:
- Engine / Technical Jobs
- Positions:
- 2nd Engineer, Electrician
- Salary:
- £Neg.
- Updated:
- August 27, 2025
The job of 2nd Electrical Engineer is primarily as an operator and maintainer of electrical and electronic equipment, occasionally installation of new equipment will be required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
In accordance with Royal Caribbean Cruises philosophy of the ways each employee always conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner and provides personalised assistance to guests by following Royal Caribbean’s standards of service and style, while cultivating a Customer First Experience. In addition, all duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, Environmental, and Safety policies.
Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and throughout the ship.
- In accordance with Company policy, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and Crew areas.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises places the highest value on the environment and all crewmembers shall do the same. This position shall work with supervisors and subordinates to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the environment. He/she shall direct and immediately inform his/her immediate supervisor if any environmental system does not function properly onboard.
- Employee may be required to perform other job related duties assigned by their supervisor, management or the Chief Engineer.
Financial Responsibilities:
- The position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
General Responsibilities:
- Request additional manpower as needed (from the Chief Electrical Engineer) for repair and maintenance under his responsibility.
- Keep the Chief Electrical Engineer verbally informed on a daily basis the status of all areas of responsibility.
- A work report book should be updated daily with more detailed information, and kept in the Chief Electrical Engineer's office for his reference.
Technical Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, instruction manuals and schematic diagrams for equipment that has electrical and electronic components.
- Closing boiler plate.
Hiring Requirements:
Any person hired as a 2nd Electrical Engineer will have completed a training course that:
- Meet the requirements of SOLAS, STCW and other regulations that are applicable aboard Cruise Vessels to work with low voltage electrical equipment
- Provides them with the skills deemed appropriate to work safely and effectively with low voltage electrical equipmen
- Provides them with the skills to operate, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment. It is not adequate to have training or competence only in the installation of electrical and electronic equipment
- A person that holds a License as a Ships Deck or Engineering Officer and meets the requirements of a - c above can be hired as a 2nd Electrical Engineer.
- A person that holds a college or university degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or an ancillary field and meets the requirements of a - c above can be hired as a 2nd Electrical Engineer
- A training couse that provides instruction only in electrical or electronic installation is not acceptable.
Language Requirements:
- Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
- Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Work Experience Requirements
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship.
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Royal Caribbean Group
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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.
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