Overview
Department: Engine
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Shipboard
Description
We are looking for an experienced 1st Electrician, ready to join cruise vessel SWAN HELLENIC DIANA, embarkation 20/Dec/2025, contract 3 months on/off, required cruise ships experience, all valid Certificates, good references/recommendations.
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitors all electrical equipment onboard to maximise operational safety and efficiency of the vessel.
2. Safe maintenance, operation, repair, supervision and ownership of electrical systems according to Company policy and other prescribed regulations (to include but not limited to the following:
3. High voltage systems
4. Main and auxiliary engines
5. Communications
6. Light systems including emergency lighting and power supply
7. Control systems
8. Power and engine systems
9. Generators
10. Thrusters
11. Steering gear
12. Hi Fog
13. Watertight doors
14. Electrical installations in the Engine room
15. Navigation systems
16. Emergency systems
17. Elevators
18. Fire alarm systems
19. Automation
20. Diesel electric propulsion
21. Shell doors and platform equipment
22. Galley and pantry equipment
23. Provision equipment
24. Laundry machinery and equipment (main laundry as well as guest and crew laundries)
25. Dining, Bar, Housekeeping pantry equipment
26. Rooms Division equipment
27. Incinerator, garbage and food waste equipment
1. Oversees the technical performance of the ship
2. Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance
3. Participates in the development of on board operational plans in accordance with all technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications, to support the successful completion of maintenance periods while ensuring a minimal impact on the shipboard operation.
4. Reports completed maintenance to the Chief Electrician, and update completion in scheduled maintenance system in accordance with its competencies.
5. Keeps Chief Electrician promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication/briefing to review progress and agree on work prioritisation.
6. Accurate completion of logbooks and other assigned documentation.
7. Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reports to Chief Electrician any instance where the ship is unable to or fails to comply.
8. Assign maintenance and repair duties to 2nd Electricians and Assistant Electricians, actively supervising
9. Must be familiar with the Chief Electrician duties to act as 2nd in command of this department.
10. Monitors subordinates working/resting hours and overtime. Maintaining 100% compliance with Company requirements as well as ILO/ MLC.
11. Leads, trains and develops subordinates ensuring effective reviews, feedback, coaching and performance management.
12. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies
13. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department and other departments around the ship.
Reporting Structure
1. Reporting to the Chief Electrician
2. Subordinates – 2nd Electricians and Assistant Electrician
Education/Experience/Qualifications
1. Valid STCW 95 certification.
2. Valid certificate of competence including HV certificate.
3. Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
4. Must have a solid understanding of all electrical equipment installed onboard the vessel.
5. Extensive experience in subordinate positions and on board passenger ships in a similar role.
6. Physically and medically fit.
7. Moral integrity is required.
8. Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses are appreciated.
9. Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.
10. Alaska experience is a plus.
11. It is recommended to have Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control experience.
Language requirements
Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board.
Computer knowledge
Good knowledge of AMOS and Microsoft applications.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic and distracting environments.
Profile
1. Vast knowledge of a multi outlet operation.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force.
3. Punctual.
4. Proactive approach to problem solving.
5. Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated. Handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
6. Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
7. Well groomed and neat appearance.
8. Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.
Other details
Status - Officer
Salary - Refer to contract
Rotation - Refer to contract
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