Offshore Electronics Technician - Drilling Rig

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our client’s jack-up drilling rig in the UAE, with plans to move to South America. You will install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic, control, and instrumentation systems critical to safe drilling operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/SCADA/DCS-based control systems, performing routine calibration and loop checks, ensuring proper sensor and ESD function, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of offshore jack-up rig or drilling unit experience.
• 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 standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

PLC knowledge

Reading P&IDs

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our client’s jack-up drilling rig in the UAE, with plans to move to South America. You will install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic, control, and instrumentation systems critical to safe drilling operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/SCADA/DCS-based control systems, performing routine calibration and loop checks, ensuring proper sensor and ESD function, and