Electronic Technician (Oil & Gas Jackup rig experience)

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked4HR presents an experienced Electronics Technician for a client’s jack-up drilling rig in the UAE. You will handle installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic, control, and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and continuous drilling operations.

Candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years on offshore rigs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years on offshore jack-up rigs or drilling units.
• Familiarity with major OEM systems (drilling control systems, PLC brands).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Instrument calibration tools, Hazardous area equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation equipment onboard the jack-up rig.
• Troubleshoot faults in drilling control systems, power management, and automation systems.
• Ensure proper functioning of sensors, transmitters, and control valves.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read P&IDs

Teamwork

Communication

HSE adherence

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

DCS

Instrumentation calibration tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our client's Jackup rig which is currently in the UAE and will later move to South America.

Job Overview:

The Electronics Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all electronic, control, and instrumentation systems onboard a jack-up drilling rig. This role ensures safe, reliable, and continuous drilling operations by maintaining critical control systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Maintain and repair electronic control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults in drilling control systems, power management, and automation systems.
• Ensure proper functioning of sensors, transmitters, and control valves.

Calibration & Testing

• Perform routine calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Conduct loop checks and function testing of control systems.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates.

Control Systems & Automation

• Work with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems (e.g., drilling control systems, BOP control systems).
• Assist in software diagnostics and system upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and optimize reliability.

Electrical & Safety Systems

• Support maintenance of power distribution and electrical instrumentation interfaces.
• Maintain fire & gas detection systems and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area (Ex) requirements.

Drilling Equipment Support

• Maintain instrumentation on: Top drive systems, Mud pumps, Draw works, BOP (Blowout Preventer) control systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain logs, reports, and maintenance records.
• Follow company procedures and industry standards (API, IEC, etc.).
• Participate in audits and safety drills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience of 3+ years on offshore jack-up rigs or drilling units.
• Familiarity with major OEM systems (e.g., drilling control systems, PLC brands).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Instrument calibration tools, Hazardous area equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.