Chief Electrician

Chief Electrician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Chief Electrician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervises the use of appropriate material adopted for maintenance, assuring required safety for personnel and equipment;
  • Always operates with the full consideration for the comfort of Guests;
  • Prepares requisitions and spare parts, submitting them to the Staff Engineer for approval;
  • Assigns maintenance duties to his engine department personnel, actively supervising overhaul and repair work;
  • Assigns maintenance, repair duties to electricians, actively supervising in any overhaul, and repair work;
  • Inspects work in progress, and on completion, assuring that manpower is utilized to its fullest extent;
  • Ensures control over the issue and use of materials to prevent waste;
  • Ensures correct disposal of garbage to comply with International, National and Company regulations.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in security awareness training is required;•A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work onboard;
  • Windows based computer ability and proven knowledge of MS Office suite is a must;
  • Fluent in oral and written English and Italian. Knowledge of other Foreign language is a major advantage;
  • High School Graduation with appropriate licenses obtained from certified Technical Institutes;
  • At least 5 years of experience in the position on board of Cruise Ships operating internationally;
  • Good supervisory skills, crisis, and problem handling;
  • STCW trainings are compulsory (Basic fire fighting, personal survival techiniques, elementary first aid, perosnal security and social responsibility);
  • VISA working permit, Entry and/or Transit VISAs may be required depending on ship itinerary.