1st Electrical Officer

Department: Electro Tech

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Chief Electrical Officer

Description

The 1st Electrical Engineer is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the electrical plant, associated electrical systems, and electrical department personnel. 

Key Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains and solves electrical/electronic equipment, installations and machinery. Performs regular maintenance on elevators.
• Ensure assigned electrical/Electronic equipment and systems are maintained and operated in accordance with the applicable regulations.
• Properly supervise and coordinate the repairs and maintenance that is performed by assigned electrical department staff.
• Responsible to understand how to restore power to the ship in emergency situations.
• Ensure safety routines are followed when maintenance and electrical work is being conducted.
• Assist IT with external communications when needed.
• Always inform the Duty Engineer before electrical work is started, and ensure they are aware of what systems will be affected.
• Is responsible for ensuring all AMOS items are up to date.
• Works closely with the vessel’s Assistant Electrician and 2nd Electrical Engineer to maintain the Electrical/Electronic systems.
• To be familiar with and execute the Seabourn HESS-MS appropriate to their position.
• Supports and replaces the Chief Electrician if needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Electrical Engineer

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education:  

• Has completed Schooling as a ships Electrician or Electrical Engineer

Experience:  

• 5-7 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer on deep sea trade vessels preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW Regulation VI/2) (Valid 5 yrs)
• Security Awareness (STCW Section A-VI/6)
• Basic Safety Training (STCW Section A-VI/1-4)
• High Voltage Management Level (STCW Reg. III/ 2&3) ** req. from Jan 1, 2017
• Safety Familiarization and Crowd Management (STCW A-V/3)