Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare the way through their vocational gifts and talents!

**Compensation Range for This Position Is $80,000 - $86,700

Mercy Ships is seeking an Electrical Technical Superintendent to serve remotely. In this position you'll:

• Coordinate the electrical aspects of the technical operations of company ships in cooperation with Senior Officers, Technical Superintendents and the Director of Technical Operations.
• Manage the design, operation, and maintenance of the electrical systems and infrastructure on company ships to ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Support the electrical departments on company ships, ensuring they are maintaining and operating the electrical systems according to procedure.

How You’ll Contribute

• Monitor routine and corrective maintenance onboard company ships using the company's designated planned maintenance system (PMS).
• Create and improve work instructions for electrical systems to ensure ships’ equipment is maintained adequately. Review electrical department work orders for completeness.
• Stay apprised of the condition of electrical systems and equipment on company ships. Attend weekly technical meetings for each ship.
• Assist onboard teams with troubleshooting electrical system and equipment faults, keeping ships’ Technical Superintendents informed of any significant issues. Assist ships’ crews in finding suitable replacements for obsolete components.
• Arrange contractor support as needed to facilitate repair and upkeep of ships’ electrical systems.
• Assist in the review of requests for repairs and/or modifications to ship systems and equipment to determine compliance with statutory regulations and classification society rules. Determine power and cable requirements for proposed installations.
• Oversee preparation of work plans for major repairs or modifications of the electrical infrastructure of company ships. Attend ships during annual maintenance phases (AMP) as required.
• Maintain contact with contractors to ensure completion of work according to contract terms.
• Support Marine Projects regarding changes to a ship’s electrical infrastructure. Ensure installations are according to Class rules (e.g. IP ratings, bulkhead penetrations, etc.)
• Update and maintain ships’ electrical drawings. Ensure all drawings are updated after any modification to the electrical systems.
• Assist in the investigation of machinery casualties to determine cause.
• Liaise with each ship’s Technical Superintendent regarding records of electrical expenses for repairs, services and supplies.
• Monitor classification requirements to ensure timely completion of required electrical surveys.
• Review and advise on qualifications of technical staff and/or applicants as requested.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of company safety management system (SMS). Support QHSE personnel in ensuring safe working practices are followed on company ships.
• Visit company ships as directed by the Director of Technical operations for operational support and annual maintenance phases.
• Other duties as assigned.

  The Ideal Candidate

  Interpersonal

• Must enjoy working with people; strong interpersonal skills required.
• Enthusiastic and relational approach to working with volunteers, colleagues, and subordinates within the structure of Mercy Ships.
• Must be a team player and willing to collaborate with others.
• Committed to providing the best possible customer service.
• Ability to embrace, promote, and participate in a well-functioning, productive, and professional team, especially across departments.

  Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills required, high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capacity to learn and work with enterprise software systems.
• Marine Operations Ship Management System (DNV ShipManager).
• Mercy Ships intranet (Navigator).
• Human Resources Management System (Vista).

  Personal/Leadership

• Ability to forecast needs and plan ahead for unexpected changes.
• Self-motivated, driven, and thorough.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally while meeting medical travel requirements.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.
• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) from four-year college or university; or four years related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Use of Autocad preferred but not essential.
• Experience on company ships preferred but not essential.
• Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW A-III/6 preferred.

Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today!

This is a paid position. To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at: https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/

**Compensation range listed is for U.S. hires only. Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire.