1st Electro-Technical Officer for Saga Cruises

• Job ID: 354
• Rank: 1st Electrician
• Employment Type: Contract
• Joining Date: Jan 31, 2025
• Type of Vessel: Passenger Ship
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• DWT / GRT: 57600

Why work for Saga Cruises?

- Attractive contractual working arrangements:

• 3-stripe officers and above offered 2 months on / 2 months off
• 2-stripe officers and below can choose from contract lengths of 2 months on / 2 months off or 3 months on / 6 weeks off)

- Permanent contract options available – Saga Cruises are investors of the best talent. Based upon your performance during your first contract with them, a permanent contract (paid all year round) for all officer roles can be awarded

- Free healthcare awarded after 12-month’s service for those on permanent contracts

- All flights, transfers and accommodation between the seafarer’s home airport and vessel is paid for by the company along with revalidation of any STCWs and CoCs as required

- Pension option and bonus opportunities available for 4-stripe officers and above

- Unlimited family travel available, subject to terms and conditions

- Free WiFi allowance each month for the duration of your contract

V.Ships Leisure are looking for a 1st Electro-Technical Officer to work with Saga Cruises.

Embarkation: ASAP

Salary in GBP/per month worked on board - TBD upon interview

Contract 3 months +/-1

License / Qualification requirements;

Required:
STCW ETO CoC - Reg. III/6
High Voltage Certification

Desirable:
Kongsberg automation systems experience
Podded drive experience

Line Manager: CETO

Direct Reports: 2ETO, 2nd Electrician, Electronic Systems Engineer, Computer Systems Officer, Electrical Assistants

Role/duties:

Assist CETO with Technical Department Responsibility 15 - Electrical Equipment

Responsible to the CETO for:

• The management of the electrical sub-department
• The safe and efficient repair, maintenance, testing and operation of all electrical and electronic equipment on board
• The day-to-day management, control and development of electrical staff.

Additional Duties

• Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.
• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.
• Ensure direct reports are line managed effectively in accordance with Saga and V.Ships appraisal policies
• Ensure accessibility to direct reports and support individual’s needs, sourcing advice and reporting matters of a personal nature confidentially to the Head of Department where necessary.
• Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.
• Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships where possible