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:
AMOS Maintenance Systems
Communication Systems
Computer Networks
Integrated Alarm, Monitoring, and Control Systems
Navigation Equipment
Power Electronics
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