New Build –Electrical Superintendent

Dong Fang Offshore 東方風能 (DFO); Florø; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dong Fang Offshore 東方風能 (DFO) seeks an experienced Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) to oversee electrical and automation systems during new vessel construction and delivery. The role ensures compliance with owner, yard, classification, and industry standards, performing inspections, testing, and reporting along the way.

You will collaborate with the New Build Manager and yard teams to resolve quality issues, verify equipment standards, and support development of company procedures and technical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sea-going experience as ETO or in New Build.
• High Voltage Certification is required.
• Experience with DP systems and integration of automation and control.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of automation and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Review specifications and drawings; provide input on improvements and best practices.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent, New Build Manager and yard to address non-conformities and technical issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure timely submission of documentation.

Skills

Electrical leadership

QHSE knowledge

Team coordination

Reading drawings

DP system maintenance

Propulsion systems

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate of Competency ETO

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dong Fang Offshore, based in Taiwan, specializes in offshore maritime solutions with a fleet of 19 vessels ranging from 27 to 130 meters. We provide full lifecycle services for offshore wind farms, including survey, construction, and long-term maintenance. With global talent and strong technical expertise, we deliver professional, customized solutions, leading in cable installation and project management.

Job Purpose and Objective:

• Overseeing all electrical and automation systems and components during the construction and delivery of the project vessels.
• Ensuring compliance with owner, yard agreed, classification and industry requirements & standards.
• Complete inspections, commissioning and testing related systems & equipment, documenting, reporting and highlighting any existing or foreseeable issues to builder and company.

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Familiarize yourself thoroughly QHSE requirements of shipyard, (Enclosed space entry, working at height …)
• Familiarize yourself with company agreed building specification, standards and requirements.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of automation & electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Review specifications, drawings, and procedures, providing input on best practices, potential shortcomings, and areas for improvement to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Liaised with Project Superintendent & New Build Manager on any matters of the new build program. Addressing any non-conformities and technical issues during construction.
• Verify equipment and material standards are as per required standards.
• Highlight any defects to New Build Manager / Project Superintendent and yard QC, in writing.
• Prepare inspection reports, monitoring and reporting back on progress.
• Ensure documentation and reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with New Build Manager, Project Superintendent and yard, in order to resolve quality issues, reporting back on required corrective actions.
• Provide input and support to the New Build Manager in preparing company documentation related to automation and electrical infrastructure across various projects, and assist in the development and standardization of company procedures and technical standards.

Qualifications:

• 10 years’ sea-going experience; as ETO (Electro-Technical Officer) and or New Build
• Electrical Superintendent.
• Certificate of Competency ETO
• High Voltage Certification
• DP System Maintenance
• Experience with propulsion systems (especially diesel-electric and or hybrid systems)
• Experience with DP & Integration of automation and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills for coordination with multinational teams.
• Effective leadership and team supervision.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to shipyard site.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Competent in quality software systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with ISO, ASME, API, ABS, DNV, or IACS standards
• Comfortable in confined spaces as required in order to complete inspections.
• Familiar with PPE and safety equipment related to enclosed spaces, working aloft and other required shipyard QHSE safety gear and PPE.
• Able to work unsupervised.

DFO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, or other personal attributes.