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1st Electrician for cruise vessel MITSUI OCEAN FUJI

VShips
Full-time
On-site
United States

We are looking for experienced 1ST ELECTRICIAN for cruise vessel MITSUI OCEAN FUJI.

Embarkation at the end of December 2024

Contract 4 months +/-1

Salary in USD/per month worked - to be advised upon interview


The Company expects each shipboard employee to consistently exemplify the principles of the Standards to all team members.   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.



1.         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.



2.         The Company 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/shall direct and immediately inform his/her immediate supervisor if any environmental system does not function properly onboard.



3.         To be familiar with the Chief Electricians Duties and responsibilities and be prepared to take charge of the Electrical Division without advance notice, as the deputy and second in charge of the Division. Maintenance and repair of the following equipment and systems.




Financial Responsibilities:


 


  • The position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of chemicals, supplies and equipment.


Motivational Responsibilities:


 


  • The Company places the highest value on the environment, and all employees shall do the same. Those assigned to this position shall work with superiors and subordinates to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguard the environment. He shall directly and immediately inform his immediate superior if any environmental system does not function properly.
  • Training of 2nd Electricians. 
  • Additional routines and work as assigned by Chief Electrician.
  • Request additional manpower as needed (from the Chief Electrician) for repair and maintenance under his responsibility.
  • Keep the Chief Electrician 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 Electrician's office for his reference.
  • Assist the Chief Electrician and ITS with the Division’s budget proposals.


Technical Responsibilities:


 


  • Assist the ITS with receiving of stores for the Electrical Department.
  • Electric propulsion motors.
  • Main switchboards.
  • Generators and high voltage motors.
  • Main switchboards with transformers and distribution.
  • Electrical substations in accommodation, including transformers and switchboards.
  • Automatic alarm and monitoring system (M.A.S.), including tank level gauging.
  • Propulsion and steering machinery, including converters.
  • Anti-fouling systems for seawater intakes (Cathodic).
  • Supervision and control of elevator maintenance.
  • Emergency light converter and associated emergency batteries.
  • UPS with batteries.
  • Steering gear with Weekly routines
  • Be present in the ECR during maneuvering.
  • Navigation Equipment, including follow up of all service/work by contractors.
  • Daily communication with the Navigation Officers regarding the state of the bridge equipment, including responding to any comments in the “electrical fault” log book located on the Bridge.
  • All entertainment systems, like Show lights, Audio/ Video, including related antenna systems.
  • Stage rigging equipment, including platform lifts and curtains.
  • Daily communication with Stage and Production Manager, Sound Technician, Light Technicians, Broadcast Technicians.
  • Telephone exchanges, including related equipment like telephone sets and personal pagers.
  • All UPS systems including batteries, emergency lighting UPS.
  • Camera Surveillance System.
  • Public Address System.
  • Fire Detection System.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job


 


Hiring Requirements:


 


  • Electrician’s License / Additional Electronics background preferred.
  • Completed Fire Fighting Training.
  • Previous experience maintaining electrical and electronics equipment onboard ships or ashore.
  • At least two (2) years at sea in passenger vessels.

LANGUAGE REQUIEREMENTS

  • 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•             While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus


•           Extensive travel from ship to ship with varying accommodations and resting opportunities require good health. Active management of health through diet and exercise is a key for prolonged success in the position


•           All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving 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.  The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds