Electro Technical Officer (ETO) – SOV

North Star; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days on/off rotation

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Star is seeking an Electro Technical Officer for its SOV fleet. Start date 21 September 2026, permanent contract with a 4 weeks on/off rotation. The role requires an ETO Certificate of Competency.

Experience with Diesel Electric Systems and motion‑compensated gangways is preferred; DP system maintenance certification is a plus. Energy storage hybridisation experience is beneficial but not required. Competitive salary, pension scheme and access to the Employee Assistance Programme are

Qualifications

• ETO Certificate of Competency required.
• Experience with energy storage system (Hybridisation) beneficial but not required.
• Experience with Diesel Electric Systems preferred.
• Experience with motion compensated gangway/crane preferred.
• DP System Maintenance - Marine Technologies certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electric motor & alternator overhauls, cleaning, insulation testing and inspection.
• Thermographic scanning, recording and remedial action taken.
• Maintenance and condition of ship electrical lighting, power outlets, distribution panels, transformers, and portable electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and testing battery systems.
• Inventories management of electrical consumables.
• Maintenance and inspection of electrical test equipment, including calibration tracking.
• Carry out and verify electrical isolations, on behalf of Chief Engineer.
• Assist Chief Engineer and watch keepers with electrical fault finding.
• Maintenance and testing of control, navigation and communications equipment.
• Maintenance and testing of Dynamic Positioning and gangway/crane systems.
• Monitor 3rd party personnel for safe interface of their equipment to vessel systems.
• Report defects to plant and machinery on board.
• Execute actions for Planned Maintenance System and report progress.
• Monitor safe working practices of shore contractors during maintenance periods.
• Promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.

Skills

Diesel Electric Systems

Motion‑compensated gangway

DP maintenance

Education

ETO Certificate of Competency

Tools

Diesel Electric Systems

Motion‑compensated gangway

DP System Maintenance

Job description

The Company currently has a vacancy for Electro Technical Officers in its SOV fleet.

Start date 21st September 2026 - Permanent contract - 4 weeks on/off rotation

Requirements

ETO Certificate of Competency

Experience with Energy storage system (Hybridisation) beneficial but not required.

Experience With Diesel Electric Systems Preferred.

Experience with motion compensated gangway/crane preferred.

DP System Maintenance - Marine Technologies certification preferred.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Electro Technical Officer Is Responsible For The Following

• Electric motor & alternator overhauls, cleaning, insulation testing and inspection.
• Thermographic scanning, recording and any remedial action found required.
• Maintenance and condition of all ships electrical lighting, power outlets, distribution panels, transformers, and portable electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and testing battery systems.
• Inventories management of electrical consumables.
• Maintenance and inspection of electrical test equipment, including tracking of equipment calibration.
• Carry out and verify electrical isolations, on behalf of Chief Engineer.
• Ensuring specific electrical tools are available and maintained in good condition.
• Assisting Chief Engineer and watch keepers with electrical fault finding.
• Maintenance and testing of control and navigation and communications equipment.
• Maintenance and testing of Dynamic Positioning and gangway/crane systems.
• Monitoring 3rd party personnel for correct and safe interface of their equipment to the vessel systems.
• Reporting any defects to the plant and machinery installed on board.
• The execution of actions to fulfil the approved company Planned Maintenance System, as directed, and to report progress made in this endeavour.
• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.
• Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Actively promoting inter-departmental communications.