Chief Electrical Officer

Texas A&M University; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 1,133,080 - 1,357,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical examination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Galveston is seeking a Chief Electrical Officer to lead maintenance and repair of shipboard electrical systems. The role requires independent action to ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring technical personnel. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.

This position offers a salary of approximately $111,572 annually, with additional requirements including certification and a comprehensive medical examination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant education/experience.
• Five or more years of experience in electrical roles.
• Familiarity with IEC drawings and manual sets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliability for critical vessel automation systems.
• Lead maintenance and repair of high voltage electrical plant.
• Train licensing students as per position requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Maintenance of automation systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

5+ years as Electrical Officer or Electro Technical Officer

Tools

Electrical meters

Test instruments

Microsoft products

Job description

Job Title

Chief Electrical Officer

Agency

Tennessee A&M University at Galveston – Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9,297.67 monthly

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job:

The Chief Electrical Officer’s duties include leading the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all shipboard electrical, automation, and control systems to ensure that they provide the intended functionality and comply with USCG regulations and Class Rules. This role requires independent action and the ability to lead and mentor technical personnel in proper operation and maintenance procedures. A requirement of the position is familiarization with IEC‑based drawings and manual sets to effectively maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems aboard the vessel. The officer should also be familiar with communication protocols used to interconnect equipment and systems.

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Maintains operational reliability for critical vessel automation and safety systems. This includes routine maintenance and troubleshooting for the following General Electric Power Conversion Systems: Power Management, Electric Propulsion, Propulsion Remote Control.
• KTE HV Switchboard, LS Vacuum Circuit Breakers and Schneider Electric SEPAM 80 Relays.
• Kongsberg Ship Monitoring and Alarm Systems.
• WABTEC Engine Control System.
• Autronica fire detection system, and other automation, monitoring, control and safety systems.
• Lead the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of automation, monitoring and control systems aboard the vessel.
• Lead the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the High Voltage Electrical Plant.
• Participate in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electronic systems and equipment installed aboard the vessel, to the extent authorized by the equipment manufacturer, USCG regulation and Class Rule.
• Prepare the above systems and equipment for periodic inspection by USCG and periodic survey by the American Bureau of Shipping.
• Training and other support: Train licensing students to the extent that it does not interfere with the previously mentioned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary

$111,572 annually

Required Education and Experience

The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or any relevant combination of education and experience. Five or more years of experience as an Electrical Officer or Electro Technical Officer.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• U.S. Regular Passport
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner endorsement as Wiper.
• Must meet one of the following requirements: License as an Electrical Officer from a flag state or an endorsement as Electro Technical Officer from the United States Coast Guard.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on a vessel constructed with a sectionalized high voltage high power (12 MW and above) integrated electrical network supervised and controlled by a power management system.
• Experience with electrical propulsion, multi‑motor coupled to electrical network by variable frequency drives.
• Experience with propulsion remote control.
• Experience with centralized monitoring, alarm and control systems.
• Experience with power management systems.
• Experience with other automation, monitoring, alarm and safety systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in the use of electrical meters, electronic meters, test instruments, and electrical/electronic troubleshooting equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and electrical/electronic repair techniques.
• Skill in the ability to read and effectively interpret IEC based technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical/electronic schematics.
• Computer, oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to use common Microsoft products and NSE or other maintenance management systems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Related teaching/instructional experience instructing cadets or unlicensed personnel.

Additional Information

• All seafarers must pass a comprehensive medical examination to obtain a medical certificate, which confirms fitness for duty and is required by organizations like the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Essential physical requirements include the strength and endurance to lift equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more, the ability to safely navigate a constantly moving vessel, and the mobility to climb multiple ladders and enter confined spaces.
• Overall, a mariner must be prepared to perform all job functions safely and effectively in a challenging and often isolated environment.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• Must pass USCG/DOT drug test prior to employment and participate in the University's random drug testing plan for drugs and alcohol required by TAMU System and University Rule (34.02.99 M1, 8.6.1).
• Must be able to sail during all designated underway periods, including training crises aboard the training ship and present for shipyard periods or other periods when ship is away from Galveston.

Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer

Texas A&M University at Galveston is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.