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Job summary
Serco Limited in Portsmouth is seeking an Electro‑Technical Officer (ETO) responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating ship electrical and electronic equipment, including DP, navigation, communications, and hotel systems. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and entails ensuring safe operation, reliability, and compliance with class and company standards.
Key duties include maintenance of safety/emergency systems, providing electrical support for vessel systems, performing planned
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.
- DP vessel / offshore experience.
- Knowledge of power management systems and redundancy concepts.
- High‑voltage training (where applicable).
- GMDSS maintenance endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, test, and support shipboard safety and emergency systems per requirements.
- Provide electrical/technical support for navigation, communications, and electronic systems.
- Support propulsion, manoeuvring, and DP systems with power systems and redundancy.
- Execute planned maintenance per PMS with timely, correct tasks.
- Keep records for Class, Flag State, ISM, ISPS and charterers; keep audit-ready.
- Coordinate inspections, defect rectification, and attendance of specialists.
- Offer electrical guidance to engineering staff and deck officers to ensure safe operations.
Skills
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.
- 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
- DP vessel / offshore experience
- Knowledge of power management systems and redundancy concepts
- High‑voltage training (where applicable)
- GMDSS maintenance endorsement
- 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
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
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.
- 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
Company: Serco Limited
Salary: £20000-70000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Location: Portsmouth, PO1 3LT
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 3 Sept 2026
Closing date: 3 Oct 2026
Serco Limited
Ready to impact a better future?
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.
- 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
- DP vessel / offshore experience
- Knowledge of power management systems and redundancy concepts
- High‑voltage training (where applicable)
- GMDSS maintenance endorsement
- 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
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
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.
- 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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