Royal Caribbean Group

Assistant Electrician

Recruiter:
Royal Caribbean Group
Category:
Engine / Technical Jobs
Position:
Assistant Electrician
Updated:
August 7, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Repair lighting and power outlets throughout the ship.
  • Perform minor repairs on all shipboard appliances, including but not limited to;
  • Emergency and navigation lighting systems.
  • Galley and pantry equipment.
  • Provision equipment.
  • Laundry machinery (main laundry, guest, and crew laundries).
  • Dining, bar, and housekeeping pantry equipment.
  • Rooms division equipment.
  • Communicate proactively with the Chief Electrician and 1st Electrician about stock levels and spare parts inventory.
  • Assist in developing onboard operational plans aligned with technical, legislative, safety, and procedural standards to support maintenance schedules.
  • Collaborate with the Hotel Department to minimize operational impact during maintenance activities.
  • Report completed maintenance tasks to the Chief Electrician for documentation in the planned maintenance system.
  • Ensure safe maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems in compliance with Company policies and regulations, including:
  • Cleaning and servicing electrical equipment.
  • Assisting with electric motor overhauls.
  • Keep the Chief Electrician and 1st Electrician informed of issues and progress through daily communication.
  • Maintain accurate logbooks and documentation of all activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Company, Public Health, National, and international standards; report any instances of non-compliance.
  • Uphold grooming and uniform standards as per Company policies.
  • Promote good discipline and conduct within the Engine Department and across other departments.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Training:

  • Valid STCW certification.
  • Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC).
  • Solid understanding of all electrical equipment onboard.
  • Extensive experience in similar roles on passenger ships.
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings.

STCW Certificates

You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Royal Caribbean Group

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.

We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.

We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.

Come join our RCG family and journey with us!


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