1st Electronics Engineer

1st Electronics Engineer

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