Electric-Technical Officer (ETO) at Undisclosed Company via Myrtle Management Consultants – Nigeria

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited is recruiting on behalf of an undisclosed employer for an Electric-Technical Officer (ETO) for a vessel-based assignment in Nigeria.

Role overview

The ETO will operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair the vessel’s electrical, electronic, automation and control systems. The role supports the reliability and readiness of critical equipment, including power generation and distribution, propulsion, Dynamic Positioning interfaces, navigation and communication systems.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot generators, switchboards, transformers, motors, circuit breakers, motor-control centres, variable-frequency drives, emergency power supplies and UPS systems.
• Support maintenance and testing of Dynamic Positioning electrical and electronic systems, power-management systems, thruster controls, position-reference interfaces and redundancy arrangements.
• Diagnose faults involving PLCs, sensors, instrumentation, machinery-monitoring systems, alarm panels, automation networks and electronic controls.
• Carry out routine inspections and first-line troubleshooting of navigation and communication equipment, including radar, GPS/GNSS, AIS, gyrocompass and GMDSS-related systems, within authorised maintenance arrangements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance under the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System, manufacturer specifications and approved schedules.
• Identify, report and rectify electrical and electronic defects promptly to minimise operational disruption and downtime.
• Follow the vessel’s Safety Management System, electrical-safety procedures, Permit-to-Work and lockout/tagout requirements, as well as applicable STCW, SOLAS, flag-state and classification-society requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, test results, defect reports, equipment histories and technical handover documents.
• Monitor electrical and electronic spare parts, identify critical spares and raise requisitions with accurate technical specifications and OEM references.
• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer, Master, shore-based Technical Department, OEM representatives and service providers on equipment issues, inspections, audits and DP trials.

Requirements

• HND, B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Electrical, Electronic or Marine Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or an equivalent recognised technical qualification.
• Valid STCW Electro-Technical Officer Certificate of Competency (CoC), Regulation III/6, with applicable flag-state recognition or endorsement.
• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training and applicable security certification.
• Valid seafarer medical-fitness certificate and required seafarer documentation.
• Relevant offshore safety certification where required by the vessel’s charterer or operating location.
• At least five years of relevant marine electrical or electronic maintenance experience, preferably including at least three years in an ETO or equivalent shipboard role.
• Previous experience on offshore support vessels, preferably DP-capable vessels.
• Hands-on knowledge of marine power generation, distribution, protection and control systems; DP interfaces; power management; propulsion and thruster controls; redundancy; PLCs; automation; instrumentation; and VFDs.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals and technical specifications, with familiarity with PMS, marine safety procedures and technical reporting.
• Valid ETO certification, marine electrical troubleshooting experience, DP-vessel exposure and competence in power management, automation and propulsion controls are strongly preferred.

What the employer offers

Competitive remuneration and other benefits.