Chief Electrician

PURPOSE

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible to the Chief Engineer for operation and maintenance of the electrical plants and associated systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• He shall work with the Chief Engineer to ensure that all his subordinates understand the company’s environmental policies and are committed to safeguard the environment.


• He shall be thoroughly familiar with all company environmental policies by reading and understanding each policy. He shall work in full cooperation with the Chief Engineer to ensure compliance with policies and directives to safeguard the environment.


• He shall work with the Chief Engineer to ensure that all environmental systems within his department are operated and maintained to corporate standards.


• He shall work with the Chief Engineer to ensure that all waste streams within his department are properly treated and disposed of following applicable international regulations and company requirements.


• The Chief Electrician shall ensure that the electrical plant, including elevators, and associated systems are properly operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable regulations. These duties shall include all electrical equipment and machinery on board.


• Lead and coordinate the repair and maintenance work, detailing personnel to their various duties and make arrangements to comply with the requests from the other departments for assistance. He shall ensure the necessary safety measures are taken to protect personnel and property.


• Acquaint the 1st Electrician(s), and to a lesser extent, the other Electrical Officers, with all aspects of his duties and responsibilities, and keep them generally informed of the condition of the electrical division.


• Be present in the Engine Control Room during maneuvering, drills, and emergencies.


• Training of Electricians and Assistant Electricians in safety procedures and assigned duties.


• Update maintenance work on the Planned Maintenance System.


• Assist the Chief Engineer with the department budget proposals, keep a thorough check on all expenditures and base his requirements and recommendations on sound economic values.


• FOR VESSELS WITH FIXIPOD or AZIPOD SYSTEMS - Ensure proper lock out procedures are followed when performing any work on, or in, the Fixipod or Azipods. Appropriate attention to be given to the proper securing of the Azipods from turning and the propeller shaft from turning. Braking mechanisms are installed and must be properly locked before allowing personnel to work in the PODS. Prior to authorizing entry into any pod the Chief Electrician shall confirm with the Bridge that the prevailing current and /or port conditions will not affect the effectiveness of the shaft brake. Ensure that special procedures are followed by personnel entering the Pods and that no loose items are carried into the Pods. All parts and tools entering the Pods must be properly listed before entering and accounted for upon exiting the Pods. In addition, ensure that special coveralls (no metal fasteners) are used during entry. Chief Electrician shall ensure that the procedural instructions for securing and entering the pods is read, understood and followed prior to entry.


• Additional routines and work as assigned by supervisor.


• Member of The Shipboard Maintenance Team

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