2nd Electro-Technical Officer for Saga Cruises

• Job ID: 11047
• Rank: 2nd Electrician
• Employment Type: Contract
• Joining Date: Mar 31, 2025
• Type of Vessel: Passenger Ship
• Engine Details: .
• 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

We are currently looking for 2nd Electro-Technical Officer for Saga Cruises - vessel TBC

Embarkation  ASAP

Contract: 2 months +/- 30 days

Salary is paid in GBP / per month - salary scales will be advised during interview

Licence / Qualification requirements;

Required:

• STCW ETO CoC
• High Voltage Certification
• STCW ENEM
• GMDSS Maintenance Certification
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved WHO vaccine plus booster

Desired:

• Experience of Kongsberg Systems
• Experience of SIEMENS Podded Drive
• New Build Experience

Line Manager;

1st Electro-Technical Officer

Direct Reports;

None

To assist the following with their responsibilities as per V.Ships S&QMS;

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 (with the exception of those under the control of the Computer Systems Officer)
• The day-to-day discipline and control of electrical staff under their direct supervision.

Additional Duties

• Navigation, electronics and automation systems including but not limited to:
  • Telephone system
  • Public address system
  • UHF/VHF radio system
  • Fire alarm system

• Ensure that planned and unplanned maintenance assigned to their discipline is conducted and reported.
• 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

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