Electrical Superintendent

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering company in Singapore is seeking an experienced electrotechnical officer to manage electrical systems on LPG vessels. Responsibilities include overseeing repairs, managing budgets, and conducting onboard inspections. Candidates must have a diploma in electrical engineering, extensive experience on ships, and strong organizational and problem-solving skills. The role involves remote troubleshooting and collaboration with diverse teams, with on-call responsibilities and potential travel.

Qualifications

• 60 months or more of experience required as an electrotechnical or electrical officer.
• Strong familiarity with the electrical and technical equipment on board ships.
• Ability to travel on short notice and maintain a round-the-clock on-call lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• In charge of all electrical and electronic components of major repairs and new equipment installs.
• Create plans to improve the electrical equipment on LPG vessels.
• Oversee repair budgets and maximize efficiency.
• Conduct onboard inspections and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Electrical and electronic engineering diploma or degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• In charge of all electrical and electronic components of major repairs, new equipment installs, and drydocking.
• Create and put into action plans to improve the electrical and electronic equipment on LPG vessels in terms of both performance and condition.
• Establish and oversee repair budgets. Plan, carry out, and oversee repair projects in conjunction with ship managers to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.
• Verify compliance with client and legal requirements by conducting onboard inspections and creating repair specifications.
• Oversee and assist with the installation, maintenance, and upgrading of electrical and electronic automation systems.
• Provide summaries and technical information related to repair initiatives.

Ships Under Operation

• Visit and help vessels that require repairs or electrical support.
• Marine engineers and electrical officers are evaluated and trained onboard.

Processes and System Efficiency

• Standardise job progress monitoring, quote comparison, repair specifications, and billing. Examine finished projects to make ongoing improvements.
• Create and put into place methods and procedures for electrical and electronic equipment's technical and safety elements.

Recruitment and Training

• Provide training materials on electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for engineers.
• Take part in crew seminars to improve output.
• Conduct interviews for the roles of Assistant ETO and Electro Technical Officer (ETO).
• Examine the ETO trainee recruitment and training initiatives.

Work from Home Period

• Examine and evaluate electrical maintenance tasks, onboard repair projects, mishaps, and problems to determine the underlying reasons and create long-term asset management plans.
• Remote troubleshooting for electrical and electronic defects is provided to operational vessels.

Place of Work

• Working from home and performing onboard support, maintenance, and projects while at sea, as well as shipyard repairs.

Job Requirements

• Electrical and electronic engineering diploma or degree.
• 60 months or more of experience required as an electrotechnical or electrical officer.
• Strong familiarity with the electrical and technical equipment on board ships.
• The capacity to travel on short notice and lead a round-the-clock on-call lifestyle.
• Outstanding organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Self-reliant, results-oriented, creative, and very team-oriented.
• Empathy and the capacity to collaborate well with people of different nationalities.