About the job
The electrical installations on board our crane vessels appeal to the imagination. They range from generators that supply a combined capacity of 96,000 kW (Sleipnir) − enough to supply a city with electricity − to the complexity of the Dynamic Positioning system. This system uses techniques including GPS to keep the ship in position and consists of several 5500 kW thrusters which can rotate 360 degrees.
As Second Marine Electricial Specialist you keep the vessel’s installations in optimal condition by detecting, repairing and reporting functional defects in electrical equipment and automation systems. You are a real trouble-shooter who can also guide and assist the machine room staff with maintenance tasks in the machine room and on deck. You will conduct condition-based monitoring in order to prevent equipment breakdowns and will carry out functional tests on safety and emergency stop systems. Furthermore you prepare job safety analyses and contribute to toolbox meetings. You provide guiding to new staff and trainees and you report to the Marine Electrical Specialist 1.
Daily activities
As Second Marine Electrical Specialist, your daily activities are:
- Maintaining equipment and electrical systems according to the maintenance program in the machine room, on the bridge (DP computers and systems, satellite systems etc.) below deck in the accommodation (air conditioning, lifts), in the galley, on the cranes, diverse on-deck equipment (fork-lift trucks, offshore impact hammers etc.) and the safety and lifesaving equipment;
- Detecting, reporting and solving electrical malfunctions in systems, circuits and equipment;
- Guiding subcontractors with troubleshooting and carrying out repairs to electrical systems;
- Performing low voltage switching, electrical (de)isolation and overrides;
- Assisting during construction work by operating electrical systems and providing facilities;
- Giving input on the performance of electrical engineering staff such as new staff and trainees;
- Conducting Job Safety Analyses and Toolbox talks.
requirements
his position requires an experienced Marine Electrician with leadership skills and experience in working on challenging high-tech projects. Furthermore, you have:
- A minimum Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics (or comparable) or a diploma from a Higher Maritime College;
- A minimum of 2 years’ offshore work experience with electro technical ship installations;
- Experience with DP vessels, preferably hold a Kongsberg certificate;
- A good Knowledge of MS Office applications, ERP system and preferably CAD tools;
- A result oriented mindset;
- Excellent team player skills;
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
What we offer
We believe to be an employer of choice, we need to take care of our employees. This is why, if you join Heerema, you will enjoy benefits such as an excellent remuneration package with a competitive salary, an interesting bonus, excellent pension scheme and various insurances. Just as important is a challenging job with a lot of variation and room for own initiative in an informal and professional working environment. Personal development by training and relevant courses is highly stimulated by Heerema. You will work in motivated teams on-board one of the largest crane vessels in the world with excellent facilities.
Heerema has a 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off working schedule but this may fluctuate due to the nature of our activities.