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Job Description

Faststream are working with a highly regarded global classification society to recruit an Electrical and Instrumentation Surveyor for newbuilding projects. The client is a leading authority in the maritime industry, renowned for ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in vessel construction and operation. This role offers the opportunity to oversee electrical and instrumentation systems for state-of-the-art vessels, contributing to innovative and high-profile shipbuilding projects.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Supervise electrical and instrumentation systems during new vessel construction projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and classification rules.
  • Conduct inspections of electrical and instrumentation components and systems at manufacturing facilities and shipyards.
  • Review and approve technical designs and documentation related to electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve engineering challenges, including system integration conflicts, to meet compliance and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with the client’s Project Manager and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.
  • Prepare detailed reports on survey findings, documenting deviations from standards and recommending corrective actions.
Requirements:
  • Degree (MSc or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics, or a related field. Experience as an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) may substitute for formal qualifications.
  • Strong experience in electrical, instrumentation, or control engineering within maritime or related sectors. Experience with classification surveys or newbuilding projects is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of ship electrical systems, including high/low voltage switchboards, generators, transformers, automation systems, and instrumentation controls.
  • Familiarity with international maritime regulations, SOLAS, IEC standards, and classification rules.
  • Experience with shipbuilding projects, particularly those involving LNG, diesel-electric vessels, or advanced automation systems.
  • Full driving license and willingness to travel for project requirements.