The 1st Electronics Engineer performs duties as directed by the Chief Electrical Engineer. The role involves maintenance and repair of specified electrical and electronic equipment and installations onboard. Responsibilities: - Uphold the company’s environmental policies, working with superiors and subordinates to ensure compliance; immediately report any malfunction of environmental systems.
- Train and mentor Electrical Engineers and Assistant Electrical Engineers.
- Perform additional routines and tasks assigned by the Chief Electrical Engineer.
- Request additional workforce from the Chief Electrical Engineer as needed for repairs and maintenance.
- Keep the Chief Electrical Engineer verbally informed daily about the status of all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain a detailed work report book, updated daily, and keep it in the Chief Electrical Engineer’s office for reference.
- Assist the Chief Electrical Engineer in preparing the Division’s budget proposals.
- Follow specific job descriptions provided in writing by the Chief Electrical Engineer, which are filed in the ship’s SOP.
Maintenance Areas & Equipment Responsibilities: - Navigation Equipment, including coordination with service providers and contractors
- Daily communication with Navigation Officers regarding bridge equipment status and responding to “electrical fault” log entries
- Telephone exchanges and related equipment (sets, pagers)
- All UPS systems and batteries (excluding emergency lighting UPS)
- Camera Surveillance System
- Public Address System
- Training of Electrical and Assistant Electrical Engineers
- Maintain and update daily work reports in the Chief Electrical Engineer’s office
- Assist the Chief Electrical Engineer and Technical Storekeeper with the Division’s budget proposals
- Additional routines and work as assigned by the Chief Electrical Engineer
Qualifications& Training: - Education as Electrical or Electronic Engineer
- Well-documented experience with marine electronics installations
- Basic Safety Training in accordance with STCW
- Advanced Fire Fighting Training Course per STCW
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent 4-year university degree)
- Experience on cruise ships or large passenger vessels
- Familiarity with:
Language Requirements: - Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with guests
- Proficiency in reading and writing English to interpret procedures
- Ability to give and receive instructions effectively in both written and verbal forms
- Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from guests, supervisors, and colleagues
Physical Requirements: - Regularly required to stand, walk, handle tools, reach, talk, hear, and taste/smell
- Occasionally/frequently/continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, colour, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
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