Automation Engineer
The Walt Disney Company
Job Summary
The Automation Engineer at Disney Cruise Line is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems across the ship, including machinery spaces, entertainment equipment, bridge equipment, and hotel areas. Responsibilities include completing monthly maintenance routines using the AMOS system, managing ship communication systems, navigation equipment, security, and fire protection systems. The role also involves emergency duties as per the ship's Assembly Plan and upholding general safety management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will hold an Electro-technical Officer Certificate of Competency and have 2+ years of shipboard experience as a senior Electro-technical Officer on cruise vessels. Excellent communication skills and adaptability are essential.
Must Have
- Electro-technical Officer Certificate
- 2+ years shipboard experience
- Excellent communication skills
- AMOS system proficiency
- Emergency duty readiness
- Safety management expertise
Job Description
Job Summary:
As Automation Engineer you will be responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems in the machinery spaces, entertainment equipment, bridge equipment and hotel areas.
Level: 2.5 stripes Officer
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to properly complete the monthly maintenance routines for equipment under their control, and to report all completed work on the AMOS system.
- All electronics systems relating to the operation, control, monitoring safety and surveillance of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal equipment contained within the main machinery spaces
- Responsible for ship's communication systems, bridge navigation equipment.
- Telephone exchange
- Security alarm systems
- CCTV Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- Maintenance (AMOS Monthly routines and unscheduled call outs) of mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment in Entertainment areas, including partnering with the Entertainment Technical team for support and equipment familiarization.
- Performs Emergency duties as specified in the ships Assembly Plan
- Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under their control.
Basic Qualifications:
- Electro-technical Officer Certificate of Competency
- 2+ years’ shipboard experience as senior Electro-technical Officer on cruise vessels
- Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English
- Enthusiasm about guiding other team members
- Flexibility and a cool head in dynamic, ever-evolving environments
Additional Information:
This is a SHIPBOARD role.
Applicants must:
- Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
- Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
- Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
- Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
- Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
- Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
- Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
- Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally
Your Responsibilities:
- Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
- Complete a pre-employment medical
- Obtain a criminal background check
- Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.
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