Mechanic (Turner) for Azamara Cruises

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Job Description For Mechanic (Turner) for Azamara Cruises

Position Description:

The Mechanic (Turner) shall carry out assignments and complete work orders as directed by the Staff Chief Engineer with regards to maintenance and repair work on the various systems and components throughout the vessel's engine spaces, pump rooms, casing, shaft alleys and other associated areas. The holder of this position must be a highly skilled technician, capable of working with minimum supervision and
with the ability to carry out advanced troubleshooting , maintenance and repair works.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To support Azamara Club Cruises' mission of sustaining an upmarket cruise experience with a destination-driven brand image. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the AMAZE Standards, Safety is Everybody's Business, ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, and environmental regulations.
1. In accordance with Azamara Club Cruises' AMAZE Standards it is each employee's responsibility to conduct their self at all times in a professional and courteous manner concerning physical and verbal interactions with guests and fellow shipboard employees.
2. Azamara Club Cruises places the highest value on the environment and all crewmembers shall do the same. This position shall work with supervisors to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the environment. He/she shall directly and
immediately inform his/her immediate supervisor if any environmental system does not function properly onboard.
3. Overhauling and maintaining mechanical equipment throughout the vessel.
4. Carry out welding, including TIG and MIG as required
5. Be highly skilled in the operation of various motorized machine shop tools including drill press, lathe, grinder, etc.
6. Carry out fabrication and repair to various steelworks, including aluminum and stainless steel.
7. Fabricate, install and repair general plumbing systems and components, working in steel, copper, and various composite materials.
8. Assist with the overhauling of propulsion and auxiliary systems when necessary.
9. Be familiar with the RFR System.
10. Be familiar with AMOS Maintenance and spare part ordering system.
11. Shipboard employees may be required to perform any other job-related
duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Financial Responsibilities:
•The position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

Motivational Responsibilities:
•The position does not have supervisory / motivational responsibilities but is expected to contribute wherever and however possible towards maintaining a positive and productive workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job Hiring Requirements:
•Must hold appropriate certificate(s) or diploma(s) in area of technical specialty.
•Three or more years' progressive technical experience and training in lath operation and fabrication / welding of steel and other materials, including composite materials.
•Previous exposure to international environments strongly preferred.
•Ability to work with an international staff in a positive and productive manner.

Language Requirements:
•Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests, supervisors and co-workers.
•Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Therefore, the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is necessary.

V. Group is the leading global maritime agency with a pool of 44,000 active seafarers and approximately 3,000 shore colleagues. We represent in excess of 300 global client businesses who have engaged our management services for around 1,000 vessels.

At V. Group, our ambition is straightforward - to drive the transformation of our industry and to be the leading global provider of marine crew supply/management services.

Our values comprise of 'five C's': we Care, we Collaborate, we Challenge, we are Consistent, and we Commit and Deliver, these values are central to our business and remain embedded in to our service output.

We aim to be an industry leader, challenging the parameters of best practice and shaping the future of Marine Operations.

As a strictly compliant global leader in marine services, V. Group will not request any fees or compensation for our services from seafarers. Please be aware of any illegal recruitment services and crewing representatives attempting to act on our behalf.