Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for 2 Electro-Technical Officers to join us in Portsmouth. As an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) you will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to the effective maintenance and upkeep of all ship's electrical equipment.

You will be our technical authority on electrical engineering matters and responsible for ensuring that refit specifications or work orders for electrical engineering items comply with company guidance and national legislation. As an ETO you will be a Subject Matter Expert and provide electrical engineering assistance, advice, and guidance to Ships Engineering staff.

What you'll be doing

Assist with general electrical maintenance repair & lead on technical upgrades on ships

Operate plant & equipment, diagnose, and remedy electrical faults and install new external electrical work to specification. This includes but is not limited to: Marine Power, Switchgear, code interpretation on Controls/PLC systems, AC & DC systems up to and including 1000V for marine propulsion

Work in collaboration with the Superintendents to plan and manage contractor works on electrical equipment

Supervise OEM technicians working on Wightlink electrical equipment

Provide support to the Chief Engineers in diagnosis, repair, and maintenance

What we're looking for

Electro-Technical Officer Certificate of Competency (III/6), or a nationally recognised level 3 NVQ in a relevant discipline

Extensive experience in maintenance and commissioning of electrotechnical installations

Diagnosing faults in electrotechnical systems, using appropriate tools and test equipment to identify the cause of the fault and return the installation to safe operational use

Excellent communication skills and ability to foster a collaborative working style

Who we are

We are Wightlink. We are Captains, Baristas, Accountants, Engineers, Cleaners, Port Operators Technicians and many more

We've been carrying people across the Solent for over 160 years and things have changed a lot in that time. Bigger ferries, more passengers, quicker crossing times - but some things remain the same; not least our dedication to providing the best service possible and our passion for the Isle of Wight.

Our mission is to be the easiest way to cross the Solent with outstanding customer service and we're always looking for outstanding people who can help us deliver on it. We're an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we're backed by some of the world's leading investors.

We take our commitment to the environment seriously and you can play a part in helping us achieve our goals. We already operate England's first hybrid energy ship, Victoria of Wight, and have implemented a wide range of initiatives to protect the sea, land and air that surround us. With big plans for the future, it's a great time to join us - we've pledged to further reduce our carbon emissions significantly over the next decade.

We're often asked why it's so great to work at Wightlink. Perhaps it's because we offer:

A competitive salary

33 days pro-rata annual leave

Clear and supported career progression

A generous pension scheme

Concessionary ferry travel for you and your family

Discount on food & drink as well as exclusive discounts at a range of Island and Mainland businesses

Free parking

A chance to make a difference to the communities that depend on our lifeline service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person