Electrical Engineer (E/Engr)

E/Engr reports to the C/E.

Responsibilities –

1. Maintain electrical and electronic systems onboard the vessel such as –

a. Main alternators and switchboards

b. Electrical and electronic components of deck cranes, cargo machinery grabs, windlass and mooring equipments


c. Electric motors, starters and controllers

d. Fire and Smoke alarm systems


e. Lighting systems

f. Power distribution systems

g. Automation systems


h. Alarms and shutdown systems

i. Electrical appliances in the galley

j. Electrical motors and equipments in air-conditioning and refrigeration plants

2. Ensure compliance to standard safety requirements for all electrical equipments, report deficiencies (if any) to C/E.
3. Ensure proper signs are placed in places where danger of high voltage or electrical hazards exists.
4. Ensure safety of personnel assigned to work under him by implementing proper safety measures (eg. switch-off power to equipment to be repaired).
5. Train all personnel assigned to assist him.
6. Maintain inventory of all electrical stores and spare parts.
7. Inform C/E in advance of requirement of spare parts and stores for machinery under his control.
8. Maintain updated record of Megger test of all motors, and other electrical equipments.
9. Supervise electrical repairs done by shore personnel and ensure that the shore personnel strictly adhere to safety procedures.
10. Take station in the engine room during entering and leaving harbor, anchoring and leaving anchorage, and during maneuvering.
11. During ‘standby engine’, attend to engine room equipments as directed by C/E.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by C/E (depending on situation).