11 - ETO / Electrical Engineer

The ETO/Electrical Engineer has the following duties and responsibilities:

• To learn, understand and apply the Yacht Procedures, ISM, SOLAS Training Manual, Captain’s Standing Orders.
• To participate actively to safety trainings organized by the Chief Officer/Safety Officer.
• Ensuring the day-to-day maintenance of all electronic, computer, audio/visual and communications equipment onboard. This equipment will include, but is not limited to, the GMDSS radio and satellite communications, radar, sounders, gyros, bridge console integration and display systems, crew VHF/UHF radios, and other communication and navigation systems, telephones and digital telephone exchange, internet, LAN and Wi-Fi, ship’s computers, TV, DVD networks, AOD and VOD, cinema and sound systems, electronic management systems linked to the equipment onboard.
• Ensuring that all planned maintenance work takes place on these systems and co-ordinate the operations with shore-side technicians.
• Constantly increasing the knowledge of all systems onboard.
• Continuing with education and licensing, as required.
• Carrying out good fault finding and analysis as and when problems arise.
• Ensuring there is a good awareness of guest comfort and yacht safety.
• Assisting the Chief Engineer in the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all on board machinery and equipment, as and when required.
• Proper training of any junior crew as per Safety Management System requirements.
• Keeping proper reports of repairs and maintenance performed and ensuring efficient use of stores, parts and supplies.
• Ensuring that Safety, Hygiene and sound Environmental practices are followed.
• Ensuring that all electrical records, manuals and technical drawings are updated and maintained correctly.
• The use and ordering of spare parts and consumables in accordance with an agreed budget, and keeping an up-to-date inventory of all items onboard.

The above job description has been read, understood, agreed upon and signed accordingly by: