Electro Technical Officer

Serco Group Plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & qualifications

Health & wellbeing programmes

Discounts across retailers

Volunteer day & charitable giving

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco Group Plc is seeking a highly capable Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) for offshore operations in the United Kingdom. The role covers maintenance, repair, and operation of all electrical and electronic equipment, including DP systems, navigation, and communications across the vessel.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will ensure safe operation and ongoing reliability, coordinate with shoreside support, and maintain audit-ready records while working closely with deck officers and

Qualifications

• Valid STCW Electro-Technical Officer certificate (III/6).
• Recognised seagoing ETO experience.
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical, electronic, and automation systems.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and system recovery under operational conditions.
• Familiarity with PMS systems and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, test, and support shipboard electrical and electronic systems.
• Provide electrical and technical support for navigation, communication and DP systems.
• Support propulsion, vessel manoeuvring, and power generation/distribution systems.
• Execute planned maintenance per PMS and ensure timely documentation.
• Coordinate with shoreside support and service engineers for audits and upgrades.
• Guide engineering staff and deck officers to ensure safe, efficient vessel operations.

Education

STCW Electro-Technical Officer III/6

Job description

Offshore Operations is seeking a highly capable and confident Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of all electrical and electronic equipment, installations, and machinery onboard. This includes, but is not limited to, the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, radio communications, bridge navigation systems, domestic and hotel electrical systems, and internal and external telecommunications systems.

What you'll do as an Electro Technical Officer (ETO)

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the Electro Technical Officer (ETO) will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and ongoing reliability of the vessel's electrical and electronic systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintenance, testing, and support of shipboard safety and emergency systems, ensuring their continued availability and compliance with statutory, Class, and Company requirements.
• Providing electrical and technical support for vessel navigation, communication, and associated electronic systems, ensuring reliable operation and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Electrical and technical support for propulsion related, vessel manoeuvring, and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, including associated power generation, distribution, drive, control, and redundancy systems, where fitted.
• Execution of planned maintenance activities in accordance with the vessel's Planned Maintenance System (PMS), ensuring tasks are completed correctly, efficiently, and within required intervals.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records to support compliance with Class, Flag State, ISM, ISPS, DP notation, and charterer requirements, ensuring documentation remains audit ready at all times.
• Liaison with shoreside technical support and service engineers, coordinating inspections, defect rectification, upgrades, and specialist attendance as required.
• Providing electrical support and technical guidance to engineering staff and deck officers, supporting safe, efficient vessel operations and the integrity of DP and other critical systems.

Essential

• Valid STCW Electro-Technical Officer Certificate (III/6)
• Recognised seagoing ETO experience
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical, electronic, and automation systems
• Experience with fault diagnosis and system recovery under operational conditions
• Familiarity with PMS systems and audit requirements

Desirable

• DP vessel / offshore experience
• Knowledge of power management systems and redundancy concepts
• High-voltage training (where applicable)
• GMDSS maintenance endorsement

Personal Attributes

• Highly safety-focused with a methodical approach to fault-finding
• Able to work independently as the vessel's electrical specialist
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with the Chief Engineer and bridge team
• Calm and effective under pressure in operational environments
• Well organised with good documentation standards

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.