Simon Niblett
Middlewich,Cheshire
Summary
- Qualified and award-winning Electro-Technical Officer with extensive hands-on experience on cruise ships and passenger vessels.
- Strong background in marine electrical systems, high-voltage maintenance, galley and hotel equipment, and fault diagnostics. Recognised for reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork under pressure.
- Seeking to bring high standards of professionalism and technical excellence to a superyacht environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
3rd ETO
Carnival UK
Southampton, Hampshire
03.2025 - Current
- Cunard MS Queen Anne 18th of March 2025 - 8th of June 2025
- On this contract I was involved in the hotel side of the ships operations including elevators, galley and laundry equipment, fire alarm equipment and managing a team of electrical ratings.
- Appraisal available on request
3rd ETO
Fred Olsen Cruise lines
Ipswich , Suffolk
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Fred Olsen MS bolette 10th of November 2024 - 4th of March 2025
- On this contract I was involved in engine machinery, such as hi fog systems, DG sensor, motor overhauls, DG shutdown test , high voltage maintenance, starting air compressor testing of sensors.
- I was also apart of galley and hotel side, this was maintenance on rational ovens, handheld blenders and various cooking equipment and more.
- Appraisal available on request
3rd ETO
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Ipswich, Suffolk
07.2024 - 09.2024
- MS Bolette Lisbon 15th of July 2024 - Liverpool 12th of September 2024 (2 months)
- On this contract I was mainly Involved in the Hotel/deck and galley areas ,this was maintenance on the ovens and various cooking equipment, lifeboat battery maintenance and more.
- I also got to work on engine machinery including replacing speed pick ups and VFD replacements and programming, calibrating sensors, working on actuators, fire damper, ac systems.
Cadet ETO
Fred Olsen cruise lines
Ipswich, Suffolk
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Fred Olsen cruise lines
- ETO Cadetship with, Sea time, MS Borealis Liverpool 27th of June 2022 - 5th of December 2022 (5 months 8 days)
- MS Bolette 19th of November 2023 - 20th of February 2024 (3 months 6 days)
- Have had a range of experience from Propulsion Motor, Transformer maintenance to working on lifeboat batteries, emergency generator running and testing, Vacuum circuit breaker maintenance to fire alarm testing and installing and replacing light fittings and more.
Electrician
Wilsonbell electrical services
Winsford, Cheshire
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Commercial & industrial installs across hotels, pubs, and public buildings
- Read and implemented blueprints, installed compliant systems
- Worked well under pressure during time-sensitive projects ensuring timely completion.
- Improved safety standards by routinely inspecting electrical systems.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Marine Electrotechnology
City of Glasgow College
08.2021 - 06.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Superyacht Audio-Visual and Control Systems
SeaCertify
Liverpool 06.2025 - 06.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Superyacht Systems Technician
Crestron
Liverpool 06.2025 - 06.2025
Level 3 2391 inspection and testing - Electrical
Rebus Training
03.2024 - 03.2024
Total people Apprenticeship-Level 3 electrotechnical qualification (installation) 5357 - Electrotechnical
Total People
08.2015 - 03.2020
Skills
- High-voltage systems maintenance & diagnostics
- Galley, hotel & HVAC system troubleshooting
- Fire alarm & safety system servicing (Hi-Fog, fire dampers)
- PLCs, VFDs, actuators & control systems
- Superyacht Audio-Visual and Control Systems maintenance
- Leadership & supervision of technical teams
- Passenger vessel experience & STCW compliance
Languages
English
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Superyacht Audio-Visual and Control Systems
SeaCertify
06.2025 - 06.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Superyacht Systems Technician
Crestron
06.2025 - 06.2025
3rd ETO
Carnival UK
03.2025 - Current
3rd ETO
Fred Olsen Cruise lines
11.2024 - 03.2025
3rd ETO
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
07.2024 - 09.2024
Level 3 2391 inspection and testing - Electrical
Rebus Training
03.2024 - 03.2024
Cadet ETO
Fred Olsen cruise lines
08.2021 - 06.2024
Higher National Diploma - Marine Electrotechnology
City of Glasgow College
08.2021 - 06.2024
Electrician
Wilsonbell electrical services
08.2015 - 08.2021
Total people Apprenticeship-Level 3 electrotechnical qualification (installation) 5357 - Electrotechnical
Total People
08.2015 - 03.2020
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