Electro-Technical Officer

Responsible for the efficient maintenance, condition and upkeep of all electrical equipment, appliances, and fittings onboard under his charge.
Keep day-to-day record of all work carried out and in connection with the electrical equipment, machinery, and lighting onboard.
Plan preventive maintenance of all items of work, submit the same to the Chief Engineer for approval and thereafter carry out repairs and maintenance.
To ensure safe installation, overhauling, and repair of electrical work, maintain a six-monthly megger reading record of all power and lighting circuits, main and auxiliary machinery, impressed anodes, and individual motors.
To ensure emergency lighting systems, batteries or emergency generators are maintained in good working condition and available for immediate use.
To liaise closely with all department heads in order to ascertain the full requirements of the ship and ensure that the ship is maintained electrically in full operational order.
To maintain close liaison with the Chief Engineer/Chief Officer on the day-to-day work requirement of the Engine/Deck Department.
To keep careful account of all electrical spare gear and consumable stores, ensuring that their distribution, stowage, labelling, accounting, and security are efficiently managed.
To ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times.