Senior electrical officer (common on cruise, LNG and diesel-electric ships) responsible for the vessel's power plant electrical systems, high-voltage distribution and electric propulsion.
Responsibilities
Manage the electrical department and planned maintenance of electrical systems
Operate and maintain HV generators, switchboards, transformers and propulsion drives
Plan and supervise HV switching and safety programmes
Troubleshoot complex electrical / automation faults; liaise with makers
Supervise and train ETOs and electricians
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW III/6 Certificate of Competency – Electro-Technical Officer
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
High Voltage training (STCW A-III/6 / A-III/7 for installations > 1,000 V)
Leadership & Teamwork (STCW A-II/1 / A-III/1 / A-III/6)
Engine Room Resource Management (STCW A-III/1, A-III/2)
STCW V/2 Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (passenger ships, if designated)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Diesel-electric / pod propulsion maker training
Electrical safety & LOTO training