Electrician

The Electrician performs preventative and corrective maintenance in the area of responsibility, with oversight of the Chief Electrician. The Electrician communicates regularly with other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment including Main and Emergency Generators, Distribution (High, Medium and Low Voltage), Variable Frequency Drives (Propulsion and Drilling), Electric Motors, HVAC Systems (Electrical Part), General Lighting Systems, Galley and Laundry System.
• Coordinates planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum six-week overview covering current hitch and half of back-to-back hitch; maintains updated historical maintenance records and certification documents.
• Prioritizes maintenance tasks based on safety and environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE's) as defined in VAMS.
• For rigs with Performance Standards: prioritizes maintenance tasks with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards; maintains understanding of the rig's safety case, Major Accident Hazards, bow tie assessment, and Performance Standard documents; uses VAMS to identify Barrier equipment; ensures effective barrier management; monitors Barrier conditions; assesses impacts to process safety.
• Troubleshoots complex electrical systems and facilitates repairs down to the lowest replaceable unit.
• Documents equipment historical data for reliability analysis and planning upgrades.
• Performs periodic inventory of spare parts to ensure minimal downtime and advises Chief Electrician of low stock levels.
• Operates and maintains all electrical test equipment.
• Reviews power one-line diagrams to determine proper isolation of equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Performs electrical isolations for various departments when required.
• Ensures sufficient spares are maintained onboard for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems.
• Maintains workshop equipment/tools to the highest safety standards.
• Performs daily visual inspections of equipment; prevents/rectifies malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions to the Chief Electrician.
• Informs Chief Electrician and other department heads of technical problems or limitations affecting safe operation of the rig.
• Creates and supports open communication between departments, clients, and third parties.
• Maintains integrity of installations in hazardous locations and conducts periodic inspections.
• Makes weekly maintenance system entries documenting preventive and corrective actions.
• Performs quarterly inspection of all portable electrical devices and tools, keeping inventory logs.
• Ensures order, cleanliness, and housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
• Clearly communicates work status at end of shift and end of hitch handovers, keeping written hand-over notes.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Solid electrical knowledge/skills through a minimum of 4 years' work experience in an industrial or offshore setting, or Certificate of education in lieu of work experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills required.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Completion of all training and certification requirements for electrician as described in the training matrix.