Electro-Technical Officer at Uniterm Nigeria Limited

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the DP system, including thruster controls.
• Have understanding and comply with all relevant sections of the Company’s policies and management system.
•  Responsible for operating, updating, and maintenance of the ships network.
• Keep the OIM/Master and Senior DP watch keepers fully informed on matters affecting the DP system and will not undertake any work on the system without prior consultation and receipt of approval to conduct such work. This especially applies whilst the vessel is in any form of DP mode.
• Notify the OIM/Master and keep them fully informed of the progress of any work which they have undertaken and shall notify the OIM/Master of any defects or problems that they have encountered in their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring that a true and accurate record of work that has been carried out is kept and entered in the maintenance records and their  hand-over notes. This shall include ensuring that manuals and drawings pertaining to their area of responsibility are kept corrected and up to date, in the event of any modification.
• Has overall responsibility for the efficient running of the vessel's radio room.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all radio communication equipment, radars, and electronic navigation equipment.  Note: On vessels with GMDSS equipment a shore based manufactures maintenance agreement is usually in force for this part of the radio system.
• Responsible for ordering spares and stores for the Radio and Electronics Department, and liaising with the Storekeeper. In addition shall keep the OIM/Master fully informed of urgent spares requirements which would affect either statutory requirements and/or the safe operation of the DP system.
• Assisting other departments as requested with electronic problems.
• Responsibility for the general upkeep of HPR transponders and taut wire, this includes the updating of the HPR log ensuring that HRP transponders are kept fully charged by recharging or replacing the batteries (Supported by Chief Officer).
• Responsibility for the general upkeep of the taut wire spool gear wires.
• Any other duties assigned by Chief Engineer.

Additional Training Requirements:

• As per Marine Master Training Matrix (HHR-MA-0013)

Others Additional Qualification and Experience:

• Should hold, or be working towards, Electro-Technical Officer Certificate of Competency
• Proven experience and results-oriented career and/or B Eng. or Degree equivalents in appropriate engineering subject, unlimited as per STCW Reg.AIII2 and Reg. A. 111/2 respectively;
• Minimum of HND/B.Sc. in any Science / Engineering Related field.
• Candidate must have the relevant mandatories (STCW, TBOSIET, HUET, GMDSS, OSP and All other relevant Documents for positions applied for).
• Valid IWCF/Well cap certification, Supervisory level is an added advantage.
• At least 7-15 years of Experience any the field being applied for.
• Member of a Professional Body is an added advantage
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
• Valid International Passport.
• Possess basic critical rig equipment training.
• Demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.