Job Title: Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Company: Myrtle Management Consultants
Location: Offshore Vessel-Based, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Myrtle Management Consultants is a management consulting and recruitment firm that provides business support and talent acquisition services to organisations across different sectors. The company works with clients to identify qualified professionals and connect them with career opportunities that support business growth and operational effectiveness.
Job Summary
Myrtle Management Consultants is seeking to recruit a qualified Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) for an offshore vessel-based position in Nigeria. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, automation and control systems onboard the vessel.
The role involves ensuring the reliability and operational readiness of critical vessel equipment, including power generation and distribution systems, propulsion, Dynamic Positioning (DP) interfaces, navigation and communication systems. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with applicable maritime regulations, safety standards and the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems
- Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot onboard electrical installations, including generators, switchboards, transformers, motors, circuit breakers, motor control centres, variable frequency drives (VFDs), emergency power supplies and UPS systems.
DP and Propulsion Systems
- Support the maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of Dynamic Positioning (DP)-related electrical and electronic systems.
- Maintain power management systems, thruster controls, position reference interfaces and associated redundancy arrangements.
Automation and Instrumentation
- Diagnose and rectify faults involving Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), sensors, instrumentation, machinery monitoring systems, alarm panels, automation networks and electronic control equipment.
Navigation and Communication
- Support routine inspections, maintenance and first-line troubleshooting of navigation and communication equipment.
- Maintain equipment such as radar, GPS/GNSS, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), gyrocompasses and Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)-related systems within authorised maintenance arrangements.
Planned Maintenance
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS), manufacturer specifications and approved maintenance schedules.
Fault Management
- Identify, troubleshoot and promptly report electrical and electronic equipment defects.
- Implement corrective actions to minimise operational disruptions and vessel downtime.
Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS), electrical safety procedures, Permit-to-Work and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Maintain compliance with STCW, SOLAS, flag-state and classification society requirements.
Technical Documentation
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, electrical test results, defect reports, equipment histories and technical handover documentation.
Spare Parts Management
- Monitor electrical and electronic spare parts inventory.
- Identify critical spare parts and raise timely requisitions with accurate technical specifications and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) references.
Technical Coordination
- Liaise with the Chief Engineer, Master, shore-based Technical Department, OEM representatives and service providers to resolve equipment issues.
- Support vessel inspections, audits and Dynamic Positioning (DP) trials.
Qualifications and Experience
- HND, B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Marine Electrical Engineering or 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’s medical fitness certificate and required seafarer documentation.
- Relevant offshore safety certification, where required by the vessel’s charterer or operating location.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant marine electrical or electronic maintenance experience, preferably including at least 3 years in an ETO or equivalent shipboard role.
- Previous experience onboard offshore support vessels, preferably DP-capable vessels.
- Proven hands-on experience troubleshooting marine electrical power generation, distribution, protection and control systems.
- Sound knowledge of DP system interfaces, power management, propulsion and thruster control systems, and electrical redundancy principles.
- Practical experience with PLCs, automation systems, instrumentation, VFDs and electronic fault diagnostics.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS), marine safety procedures, technical reporting and equipment defect management.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Marine electrical and electronic systems maintenance
- Power generation and distribution
- Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems
- Propulsion and thruster control systems
- Power management and electrical redundancy
- PLCs and automation systems
- Instrumentation and fault diagnostics
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Navigation and communication equipment
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Electrical safety and maritime regulatory compliance
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Spare parts and inventory management
- Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
Preferred Candidate Profile
Preference will be given to candidates with valid ETO certification, proven hands-on marine electrical troubleshooting experience, exposure to DP-capable vessels and demonstrated competence in power management, automation and propulsion control systems.
Remuneration
The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Myrtle Management Consultants recruitment portal.
Application Link: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/MyrtleManagementConsultants/744000160635488-electric-technical-officer-eto-
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the application deadline. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.
Application Closing Date
30th November 2026.