2ND W/K ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Role Overview

Second Watch Electrical Engineer for Cutter Suction Dredger with NMDC Group.

Role Purpose

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical, electronic, automation, and instrumentation systems onboard the Cutter Suction Dredger to ensure safe and reliable vessel operation and uninterrupted dredging performance.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Maintenance & Repair

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical, electronic, automation, and instrumentation systems onboard the Cutter Suction Dredger.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, switchboards, generators, motors, sensors, alarms, and control systems.
• Maintain electrical systems associated with cutter drives, dredge pumps, jet pumps, spud systems, winches, hydraulic controls, and auxiliary machinery.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective repairs in accordance with the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

Power & Distribution Systems

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of power generation, power distribution, dredging electrical systems, propulsion auxiliaries, and vessel automation.
• Monitor electrical load distribution, insulation integrity, protection systems, and the overall health of electrical equipment to ensure uninterrupted dredging operations.
• Maintain emergency electrical systems, UPS units, batteries, navigation lights, communication equipment, and safety alarms.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISM Code, Class, Flag State requirements, company procedures, and applicable electrical safety regulations.
• Apply Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and other electrical isolation procedures before carrying out maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency drills and provide technical support during breakdowns and emergency situations.

Documentation & Inventory

• Keep accurate maintenance records, electrical drawings, calibration records, and spare parts inventory for all electrical equipment.

Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Chief Engineer, Dredge Master, and deck and engine departments to support continuous and efficient dredging operations.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Electrical Ratings, trainees, and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring equipment issues, recommend technical improvements, and contribute to enhancing vessel reliability and operational performance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics & Automation Engineering.
• 5–10 years' experience on Dredger or in heavy industries with automation.
• Basic STCW training certification with medical fitness certificate.