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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
  • Engine Details: .
  • DWT / GRT: 57600


Position Description:

 

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

 

 

V. Group is the leading global maritime agency with a pool of 44,000 active seafarers and approximately 3,000 shore colleagues. We represent in excess of 300 global client businesses who have engaged our management services for around 1,000 vessels.

At V. Group, our ambition is straightforward - to drive the transformation of our industry and to be the leading global provider of marine crew supply/management services.

Our values comprise of ‘five C’s’: we Care, we Collaborate, we Challenge, we are Consistent, and we Commit and Deliver, these values are central to our business and remain embedded in to our service output.

We aim to be an industry leader, challenging the parameters of best practice and shaping the future of Marine Operations.

As a strictly compliant global leader in marine services, V. Group will not request any fees or compensation for our services from seafarers. Please be aware of any illegal recruitment services and crewing representatives attempting to act on our behalf.