Electro-Technical Officer

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Seagoing | Greenock, PA15 2AR
Permanent, Full time, 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off roster

Competitive salary plus benefits 

Serco have an exciting opportunity to join the maritime team in our out of port operation as an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO). 

As the ETO, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical and electronic equipment, installations and machinery (including but not limited to DP system, radio communications, bridge navigational systems, domestic/hotel electrics and internal/external telecommunications systems).

Reporting to the Vessel Master (whilst on board), you will have regular contact with crew, Technical Superintendent and other important stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all electrical plant, vessel communications equipment and associated systems are properly operated and maintained iaw applicable regulations/company standards.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical repairs performed on board.
• Regularly report to the Master/Chief Engineer the state of the electrical plant/equipment on board.
• Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
• Fully conversant with company Safety Management System - specifically:
• Vessel Operating Procedures (Including risk assessments)
• Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
• Shipboard Management Team
• Shipboard Safety Committee

What you’ll need to do the role:

• ETO Certificate of Competence
• SDP Maintenance Course (preferred)
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• Unrestricted ENG1
• Passport
• Methodical in approach
• Good standard of education

Additional Features of the role: 

• Security Clearance (must be able to obtain)
• US Visa (desirable)
• Manual Handling (desirable)
• Familiarisation with company/industry specific systems:
  • Serco Management System (SMS)
  • Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • International Safety Management (ISM)
  • International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
  • Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)
• International Organisational for Standardisation (ISO)

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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