Chief Electrician

Chief Electrician 

DATES:          2027 for 3 months minimum commitment 

SHIP:             Global Mercy

COUNTRY:    Ghana 

SUPPORT:  All food and accommodation provided - may qualify for a family cabin if you have school aged children and are prepared to stay for 2 years.

The Chief Electrician is in charge of the Electrical department, responsible to the Chief Engineer for the daily operations and maintenance of the electrical and electronics equipment. You and your team will be installing new equipment, as well as taking care of the maintenance and repair of existing equipment, including the fire safety panel, our most important system on board (joint first with the coffee machine)!

• Maintain and routinely inspect electrical machinery, equipment, distribution, and lighting systems
• Direct electrical department in daily maintenance and repair tasks.
• Plan for and oversee installation of new equipment
• Report to Chief Engineer with regards to work planning, work done, and consumption of spare parts and stores daily
• Notify Chief Engineer in the event of any breakdowns or issues that affect the vessel and its personnel
• Inform Chief Engineer of all future requirements for electrical spare parts and stores
• Responsible for maintaining and testing the fire safety panel and all associated electrical equipment
• Direct Electronics technician daily and prioritizing tasks as needed
• Prepare electricians duty roster
  Plan and report work in Company planned maintenance system

Skills and Competencies

• Comfortable working on 400VAC and 690VAC systems
• Strong sense of discipline, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures precisely
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to respectfully challenge decisions or directives when necessary to prioritize
  safety in accordance with safety procedures including risk assessments and stop work authority
• Good physical condition; capable of working in high-heat and enclosed spaces
• Team player with a positive attitude toward learning and development
• Problem Solving
  Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict