Electrical Engineering Officer (ELO) Role
The role of an Electrical Engineering Officer (ELO) in the Naval Service involves leading and managing complex electrical systems across the fleet. This includes power generation, navigation, communications, weapons systems, environmental control, and IT infrastructure.
As a key member of the ship's engineering department during sea postings, you will be responsible for electrical, electronic, and control systems governing manoeuvrability, defence, and intelligence functions.
In this leadership role, you will play an active part in the Naval Service with training at the Naval College to prepare you for both engineering and military responsibilities.
ELOs may serve on ships, ashore, or in overseas assignments. After a sea rotation, you will take up a shore-based role at the Naval Dockyard, Naval College (NMCI), or Naval Base, managing areas such as project planning, equipment procurement, and maintenance operations.
Officers are encouraged to undertake funded continual professional development in areas like Project Management, Engineering Master's programmes, ATEX Standards, Energy Management, Vibration Analysis, and Health & Safety qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of complex electrical systems.
* Manage electrical, electronic, and control systems on ships.
* Lead and manage teams in the Naval Service.
* Develop and implement plans for project planning, equipment procurement, and maintenance operations.
* Undertake continual professional development in relevant areas.
Requirements:
* Irish citizenship or legal entitlement to work in Ireland.
* Meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards.
* Under 50 years old on 31 December in the year of application.
* Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence.
Recruitment Process:
Includes a competency-based interview, medical exam, and Garda vetting conducted at the Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Cork.
Salary & Benefits:
* Basic salary: €57, with annual increments.
* Naval Service Allowance: €20, tax-free.
* Additional allowances for overseas service: Starting at €15.