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Electrical Engineer on Oil/chemical tanker

Contract/Seamploy/Oil/chemical tanker

Salary
$7000 - 8000 / month
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Posted
Oct 28, 2026
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Role overview

What this job needs

Experienced Electrical Engineer needed for a modern oil/chemical tanker, contract position with Seamploy, joining 15 Dec 2026.

$Salary$7000 - 8000 / month
VVessel / work typeContract
PLocationOil/chemical tanker
CCore requirementSTCW 2/2 Electrical Engineer Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) valid for oil/chemical tankers

Employer notes

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all shipboard electrical and electronic systems on a double‑hull oil/chemical tanker. This includes power generation, distribution, automation, and cargo‑related instrumentation. The role ensures compliance with classification society standards and environmental regulations.

Daily duties involve routine inspection of generators, switchboards and control panels, fault diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment, and supervising junior electricians during planned maintenance. The engineer will also manage spare‑parts inventory, update technical logs, and coordinate with the deck department for cargo handling systems. Participation in safety drills and emergency response for electrical incidents is required.

Join a crew that values safety, teamwork and professional growth on a vessel operating worldwide. Seamploy offers a competitive salary, a clear contract term and opportunities for further certification.

Do

Day-to-day focus

Key responsibilities

01

Operate safely

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all shipboard electrical and electronic systems on a double‑hull oil/chemical tanker.

02

Meet standards

This includes power generation, distribution, automation, and cargo‑related instrumentation.

03

Support the team

The role ensures compliance with classification society standards and environmental regulations.

Requirements

  • OKSTCW 2/2 Electrical Engineer Certificate of Competency (or equivalent) valid for oil/chemical tankers
  • OKMinimum 3 years experience as Electrical Engineer on tankers or offshore vessels
  • OKProven knowledge of diesel generators, propulsion control, cargo pump control systems and PLCs
  • OKAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID and classification society rules
  • OKGood command of English, both spoken and written
Electrical EngineerOil/chemical tankerContractSeamploy

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