EET (Electrical, Electronics Technician) Horizon Geosciences

The duties and responsibilities of the Electronics Technical Officer include, but are not limited to:

• The planning and execution of all electronic work, as directed by the Chief Engineer;
• The testing and maintenance of electronic systems associated with critical machinery and systems on board, in particular the DP system, instrumentation, electronic navigation systems and hi-tech alarm and detection systems;
• The testing and maintenance of on board electronic survey equipment and systems;
• The maintenance all relevant SMS records under his responsibility;
• Ensuring that all electrical maintenance personnel follow satisfactory working practices to provide maximum protection to the environment;
• Promptly reporting all irregularities, damage and non-conformities to the Second Engineer;
• Bringing to the attention of the Second Engineer or other superior officer, any observed potential ship hazards and any suggestions and proposals for changes with respect to the SMS;
• Ensuring that all electronic work for which he is responsible will be of the necessary professional standard and executed in accordance with the SMS and any specific permit-to- work requirements. Furthermore, that concerned personnel will be properly briefed and provided with suitable personal protection equipment;
• Ensuring that subordinate technical personnel actively participate in on board safety meetings, in accordance with the SMS;
• The safe conduct of all activities in the course of normal operations and duties with particular care regarding the use of potentially-dangerous tools and equipment that must always be securely locked away/electrically isolated, when not in use;
• Ordering electronic spare parts and consumables on co-operation with the Chief Engineer;
• Ensuring that all necessary electronic spares parts for ship s machinery, equipment and fittings are carried on board and that an up to date inventory is always maintained.