Electro Technical Officer – SOV

North Star Shipping; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime service provider is seeking an Electro Technical Officer for its SOV fleet based in Aberdeen City. The role requires an ETO Certificate of Competency and involves overseeing the maintenance of electrical systems aboard the vessel. Responsibilities include electric motor overhauls, battery system testing, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days on/off rotation

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• ETO Certificate of Competency required.
• Experience with energy storage systems beneficial.
• Familiarity with diesel electric systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electric motor and alternator overhauls.
• Maintain and test ships' electrical systems.
• Monitor third-party personnel for safety.

Skills

Energy storage system experience

Diesel electric systems

Motion compensated gangway/crane

DP System Maintenance - Marine Technologies

Education

ETO Certificate of Competency

Job description

The Company currently has a vacancy forElectro Technical Officersin its SOV fleet.

Start date 19/01/2026 - 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.