Offshore Electronics Technician - Jackup Rig

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

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.