Joshua Organisation Pty
Electrical DP Vessel Lead
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9 days ago
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
South Africa
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
13 October 2026
What they need
The Electrical DP Vessel Lead coordinates the electrical team onboard a Dynamic Positioning vessel and ensures the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of all electrical and electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise DP systems, vessel power management, automation systems, thrusters and auxiliary equipment.
- Lead the electrical team during planned, corrective and emergency maintenance activities.
- Ensure the reliability and efficiency of onboard electrical and electronic equipment.
- Plan maintenance activities, establish priorities and maintain appropriate spare-parts stock levels.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, PLC, automation, power-distribution and data-transmission systems.
- Ensure all work complies with company HSE procedures, electrical standards, Permit-to-Work and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
- Support FMEA activities and the maintenance of offshore cranes, rotating equipment, fire and gas systems, and explosion-proof equipment.
- Act as the vessel’s Cyber Security Officer and focal point for cybersecurity matters, where applicable.
- Manage, train and coach personnel under the role’s responsibility.
- Report technical and maintenance requirements to the Chief Engineer and Chief Electrician.
What are we looking for?
Education: Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree in: Electrical field or similar
Experience: 5 year of offshore experience on Construction and Heavy lift vessel, with the position of lead (chief elect. or first electrician).
Languages: English Language skills required
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge on Kongsberg system, k-chief and k-pos. Able to manage FMEA and DP trial.
- Knowledge of Amos maintenance system.
- Capability to manage a team of at least 10 people.
Requirements:
- 5 years of offshore experience on Construction and Heavy lift vessel, with the position of lead (chief elect. or first electrician).
- Knowledge on Kongsberg system, k-chief and k-pos. Able to manage FMEA and DP trial.
- Knowledge of Amos maintenance system.
- Capability to manage a team of at least 10 people.
Contract status:
Unlimited contract
Start date:
Depending on availability – please advise on your availability to join a new project and the notice period you have to give to your current employer
Probation period:
90 working days
Notice period:
60 calendar days’ notice from the first to ninth years of service;
90 calendar days’ notice thereafter.
Rotation:
35 working days, followed by 35 days spent on leave.
Salary: Consolidated Monthly Salary (CM) – paid only when working, not paid when on leave.
Pay: R230 000,00 - R260 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Knowledge on Kongsberg system, k-chief and k-pos and are you able to manage FMEA and DP trial?
- Do you have Knowledge of Amos maintenance system?
Experience:
- Construction and Heavy lift vessel: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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