Maritime Electrical Engineer

2 months ago


Hobart, Australia Serco Full time
  • Permanent role based in Hobart – Must have marine experience
  • Engage in critical electrical operations and maintenance in port
  • Be part of a team that shapes global scientific research

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across APAC and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:

  • Career development opportunities in marine engineering
  • Work with a respected global organisation
  • Supportive team environment
  • Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing programs

Make an impact at Serco

Join us as an Australian Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) Project Electrical Engineer, where you'll ensure shore-based operations and maintenance support are provided to the RSV Nuyina crew and Australian Antarctic Division as the customer.  You'll work closely with our ASRV Technical Superintendent and Engineering Manager to maintain and enhance our vessel's operations. Your role will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, process development, and occasional travel to support Serco Defence locations.

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll make a positive impact by:

  • Working with the Technical Superintendent to efficiently and effectively implement the installation, refurbishment and commissioning activities associated with the ASRV vessel
  • Implementing and applying Serco Safety, Environment, and Wellbeing SOPs
  • Optimising maintenance strategies, plans, and schedules
  • Identifying and managing critical spares and inventory levels
  • Supporting electrical procurement and conducting compliance audits
  • Scheduling, monitoring, and achieving electrical engineering tasks
  • Liaising with vessel Chief Engineer and ETO to develop, implement, maintain, and review the schedules and subsequent labour resourcing to achieve the required project outcomes
  • Providing expert electrical engineering advice and timely reports
  • Analysing data for system performance improvements
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations

Serco is a place for you

You are a dedicated, technically skilled professional who thrives in dynamic environments and can manage complex electrical systems within the Maritime industry.

Your proactive approach and ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders make you a perfect fit for this role. You are ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of the mission with your expertise and commitment.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of marine experience and/or an Electrical Technical Officer STCW Regulation III/6 that holds an Electrical Trade Qualification
  • Current Driver's Licence and ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card
  • Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Systems Engineering
  • Physically resilient, capable of working in confined spaces and at heights

Ideal Skills & Experience:

  • Certificate IV or Diploma in Project Management
  • Knowledge of Class, SOLAS, and AMSA requirements
  • Membership in Engineers Institute of Australia or equivalent
  • Understanding of AS3000 Electrical Wiring Standards
  • Eligibility for AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 Clearance

Please note:

  • This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a Federal Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.
  • Our team members in this role must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our team. Please take this requirement into account when applying.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in health, defence, maritime, justice, immigration, and community services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Impact a better future at Serco



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