Chief Electrician for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Orient Express; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Express Sailing Yachts seeks a Chief Electrician to oversee electrical, electronic, and AV/IT systems aboard the Orient Express Olympian. You will coordinate maintenance, safety, and project work while supporting the Chief Engineer in planning and execution of technical tasks.

The role requires STCW qualifications, company training per form C601d, and leadership of a multi‑disciplinary team on a vessel ready to sail from September 2026.

Qualifications

• STCW qualification as amended; includes mandatory safety training.
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d.
• Experience aligned with shipboard electrical and AV/IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical, Electronic, and AV/IT department and supervise ratings.
• Ensure safe operation and monitoring of propulsion, PMS, and control systems.
• Plan and follow up maintenance, projects, and dry-docking activities.
• Enforce safety, LOTO, permits to work, and environmental rules onboard.
• Oversee spare parts, inventory, and coordination with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical systems

PMS

Safety compliance

Education

IMO STCW Convention (as amended)

Company certification and training (form C601d)

Job description

Chief Electrician for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Department: Engine

Job Title: Chief Electrician

Reporting to: Chief Engineer

Qualification:

• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d

Experience:

As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements per form C601d

Vessel: Orient Express Olympian

Embarkation: September 2026

Description and Main Purpose of Job: The Chief Electrician is responsible for the overall technical coordination, supervision, and follow-up of the Electrical, Electronic, and AV/IT department. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all ship networks, technical spaces, and assigned systems, while supporting the Chief Engineer in the planning, execution, and control of maintenance, technical projects, safety management, and operational readiness of the vessel.

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Department Leadership & Inter-departmental Cooperation
  Support the Chief Engineer in the overall management of the Electrical, Electronic, and AV/IT Department and in the implementation of technical, operational, and maintenance priorities.
  Supervise and monitor the work of the ETO, IT Officer, and electrical ratings, ensuring that tasks are properly assigned, executed, and followed up.
  Promote effective cooperation with the Staff Engineer, Staff Captain, and all officers on electrical, electronic, and AV/IT aspects of machinery and troubleshooting.
  Ensure compliance with work and rest hour requirements for self and assigned personnel.
• 2. Technical Operations & Propulsion
  Ensure the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the vessel’s electrical propulsion systems, including the Power Management System (PMS) and associated control systems.
  Monitor the general condition and operational readiness of all electrical and electronic systems across all ship areas, ensuring the vessel remains safe, compliant, and ready to sail at all times.
  Respond to operational needs, technical issues, and emergencies outside normal working hours as required.
• 3. Maintenance, Projects & Dry-Docking
  Plan, coordinate, and follow up planned and corrective maintenance activities for the Electrical Department through Shipsure, ensuring timely execution, proper closure, and accurate records.
  Manage technical defects and outstanding work items, assess their impact on operations, and ensure proper follow-up with the Chief Engineer.
  Prepare, coordinate, and follow up technical stoppages, dry-dock preparations, major maintenance periods, surveys, and other planned technical activities.
• 4. Safety, Cyber Security & Environmental Compliance
  Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including VMS, MARPOL, SOLAS, STCW, IGF Code, class, flag, and port state requirements.
  Enforce strict cyber security protocols across all operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks on board.
  Ensure that all Electrical Department personnel strictly follow safety procedures, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) isolations, permits to work, and emergency arrangements.
  Ensure proper housekeeping, cleanliness, and safe conditions of electrical workshops, switchboard rooms, and technical spaces.
• 5. Administration & Logistics
  Oversee spare parts, consumables, and critical stock levels, ensuring adequate inventory control, timely requisitions, and availability of essential equipment.
  Coordinate technical matters with other departments, shore management, suppliers, contractors, class, and authorities as required.
  Prepare a comprehensive handover at the end of the contract, including technical status, outstanding defects, ongoing maintenance, and critical spares.
  Perform any additional duties as may reasonably be required by the Master or the Chief Engineer.

Health, Safety and Environment Duties and Responsibilities: All employees have a duty under Company Policies and VMS requirements to: Participate in shipboard emergency duties and drills in accordance with the vessel’s muster list and emergency procedures Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; Co-operate with your employer on health and safety matters; Correctly use work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions; and Not to interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health and safety or welfare Abide by the Environmental Protection rules and regulations and to actively participate in REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING schemes in place All employees shall participate actively in ALL HSEQ activities and promote safe practices as an integrated management approach to business.