ETO-EMBARKATION NOVEMBER/ Cape Town

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HAPAG LLOYD CRUISES – Engine /
Contractual /
Hybrid

Position Summary:

The above-mentioned position shall carry out the work orders given by Chief Electrician . They

shall be skilled workers capable of working with minimum supervision, and with the ability to

undertake all kinds of electrical maintenance and repair work and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with ISM/ISO and SQM

standards, USPH guidelines, Environmental, and Safety policies.

Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues

and throughout the ship.

1. In accordance with Company policy, each employee conducts oneself in a professional

and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with

guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and Crew

areas.

2. GFM places the highest value on the environment and all crewmembers shall do the

same. This position shall work with supervisors and subordinates to understand and

comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the

environment. He/shall direct and immediately inform his/her immediate supervisor if

any environmental system does not function properly onboard.

3. To be familiar with the Chief Electrician Duties and responsibilities and be prepared to

take charge of the Electrical Division without advance notice, as the deputy and second

in charge of the Division. Maintenance and repair of the following equipment and

systems.

Financial Responsibilities:

 The position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and

maintenance of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

Motivational Responsibilities:

 Hapag Lloyd Cruises places the highest value on the environment, and all employees shall do

the same. Those assigned to this position shall work with superiors and subordinates to

understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to

safeguard the environment. He shall directly and immediately inform his immediate superior

if any environmental system does not function properly.

 Training of 2nd Electrical Engineer's.

 Additional routines and work as assigned by Chief Electrician.

 Request additional manpower as needed (from the Chief Electrician) for repair and

maintenance under his responsibility.

 Keep the Chief Electrician verbally informed on a daily basis the status of all areas of

responsibility.

 A work report book should be updated daily with more detailed information, and kept in the

Chief Electrician's office for his reference.

 Assist the Chief Electrician and ITS with the Division’s budget proposals.

Technical Responsibilities:

 Assist the ITS with receiving of stores for the Electrical Department.

 Electric propulsion motors.

 Main switchboards.

 Generators and high voltage motors.

 Main switchboards with transformers and distribution.

 Electrical substations in accommodation, including transformers and switchboards.

 Automatic alarm and monitoring system (M.A.S.), including tank level gauging.

 Propulsion and steering machinery, including converters.

 Anti-fouling systems for seawater intakes (Cathodic).

 Supervision and control of elevator maintenance.

 Emergency light converter and associated emergency batteries.

 UPS with batteries.

 Steering gear with Weekly routines

 1st Electrical Engineer needs to know the Red Condition operation in ECR and to be present

in case it is needed or it is asked from his supervisor under the direction of the Chief

Engineer.

 Navigation Equipment, including follow up of all service/work by contractors.

 Daily communication with the Navigation Officers regarding the state of the bridge

equipment, including responding to any comments in the “electrical fault” log book located

on the Bridge.

 All entertainment systems, like Show lights, Audio/ Video, including related antenna

systems.

 Stage rigging equipment, including platform lifts and curtains.

 Telephone exchanges, including related equipment like telephone sets and personal pagers.

 All UPS systems including batteries, emergency lighting UPS.

 Camera Surveillance System.

 Public Address System.

 Fire Detection System.

 Employee may be required to perform other job related duties assigned by their supervisor,

management or the Chief Engineer

Qualifications:

Hiring Requirements:

 Electrician’s License / Additional Electronics background preferred.

 Completed Fire Fighting Training.

 Previous experience maintaining electrical and electronics equipment onboard ships or

ashore.

 At least two (2) years at sea in passenger vessels.

Language Requirements:

 Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.

 Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures.

This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to

effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and

co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;

use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or

smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving

procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and

hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency

including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  • JOB DESCRIPTION MANUAL - MARINE
  • OPERATIONS - HAPAG-LLOYD
  • Chapter 7 - Position Description
  • Shipboard - Technical
  • 1st Electrician
  • Position Title: 1st Electrician
  • Reports To: Chief Electrician
  • Direct Reports: N/A
  • Effective Date: 15th Nov 2026
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Salary is per month on bord paid only
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4 M on 2 M off
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