Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Our Client is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a PAYE contract role until April 2026. It is a 3/4 off rotation, mobilising out of Aberdeen. FPSO knowledge is preferred.

Job objective

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient functioning of all aspects of the electrical distribution systems. They are nominated Senior Authorised Person Electrical (SAPE), and to perform the duties of Responsible Person Electrical (RPE), when competent to do so.

Result areas

General

The Electrical Technician is responsible to the Electrical Lead for:

The safe and efficient functioning of all the electrical aspect of the installation, including switching operations.

A regular routine inspection being carried out of the entire electrical installation.

Keeping the RPE and/ or Electrical Lead informed of developments and activities.

Liaising with other departments to ensure that electrical defects are dealt with promptly.

Inspecting Contractors electrical equipment and maintaining a register.

The control of all electrical equipment.

Maintaining the good order of the electrical emergency systems, ensuring that they are instantly available when required.

Monitoring and performing all electrical maintenance and repairs to ensure that they are carried out safely and to an acceptable standard of workmanship in accordance with the Company procedures.

Planned maintenance being carried out when due and that all records are kept up to date in accordance with the Maximo Maintenance Management System.

Efficient and economic use of spare parts and administration of Maximo Maintenance Management System.

Making isolations in accordance with the Permit to Work Procedure.

Deputising for the Electrical Lead when required.

Compliance with and commitment to:

• Corporate Management System
• Operational Safety Case
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Environmental Management System
• Electrical Safety Rules
• Competency Scheme

Performing all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Safety and Environmental Critical Activities

Isolator - electronic permit to work system

Electrical work in hazardous areas

Ex Maintenance

High voltage work

Maintenance of electrical emergency system

Isolation of plant and equipment

Acting as a nominated delegated Area Authority when required.

Emergency Response Duties

Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain

Education & experience

Qualifications

Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate

MIST / IMIST

Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate

Electrical or E & I qualification recognised under the National Qualifications Framework OR a completed registered or indentured apprenticeship

Experience

Practical experience in electrical installation work and switching

Role Training

Arrival Installation Safety Induction

Authorised Gas Tester

Electronic Permit To Work Area Authority

Isolating Authority

Environmental Awareness

Hazardous Areas 5 day Compex

Electrical Protection

HV / LV Switching

Authorised Electrical Person

Senior Authorised Electrical Person

Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training

Electricity at Work Regulations

Maximo

Supplementary

First Aid at Work (1 Day)