Electronics Technician

Company Name Mercy Ships (Show all job postings)

Company Address PO Box 2020

  Garden Valley, Texas 75771

  United States of America

Phone Number 903.939.7000

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Website http://www.ms-information.org

Industry Category Miscellaneous Services

Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978.  Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving people without regard for race, gender or religion. 

Mercy Ships welcomes volunteers who would like to give of their time, efforts and expertise to the work of bringing hope and healing to the poor.  Short-term volunteers can participate from two-weeks to a year with Mercy Ships, while others may choose to serve in a volunteer career capacity.

Opportunities to serve:

• Engineering and Deck Officers
• Motormen and Able Seamen
• Engine and Deck watch rating
• Electricians and Electronic Technicians
• HVACR Technicians
• Welders and Plumbers
• Entry Level positions-Deck and Engine 

Join Mercy Ships, as a Marine professional!  You can be the difference between disease and health, poverty and prosperity, despair and hope. 

Job Description

1.                                         SUMMARY

Maintain and repair all electronic equipment on board primarily for the safe operation of the ship, as directed.

2.                                         ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining the electronic equipment and control systems located in machinery spaces, and to be available in the case of an emergency in regard to this equipment;

Maintaining the navigational and radio equipment on the bridge, and to be available in the case of an emergency in regard to this equipment;

Carrying other assignments as directed by the Chief Electronics Technician, or in his absence, the Chief Electrician.

3.                                         QUALIFICATIONS

An electronic background is essential for all the duties. Electrical experience would be beneficial.

3.1.                                 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to effectively communicate with others in clear English.

3.2.                                 CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / EXPERIENCE

Education and training showing evidence of a thorough knowledge of electronic equipment, with related work experience.

4.                                         WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Country Liberia (Shipboard Position)

Industry Category Medical Services

Job Category Engineering - Licensed

Salary Negotiable

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Contact Person Tracey Bartula

Phone Number 903.939.7685

Fax Number 903.939.7114

Email Address tracey.bartula@mercyships.org