Electrical Technician

Semco Maritime; Esbjerg Kommune; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Semco Maritime seeks an Electrical Technician for the Rig & Marine division to perform hands-on electrical work on offshore rigs and special vessels worldwide. The role may evolve into Working Supervisor on selected projects, leading a small team of electricians and cable pullers.

Base location at Esbjerg, with 100–150 travel days per year. You will join a team of professionals focused on quality, safety, and efficient delivery, contributing to the green transition in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an electrician offshore or in the marine industry.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) is essential.
• Fibre optic splicing experience is a plus.
• Experience as Working Supervisor or Foreman is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, including cable pulling, glanding, termination and mounting per drawings.
• Test, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems on drilling rigs and vessels.
• Work within permit-to-work and HSE rules to maintain site safety.
• Log hours daily and track materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate with colleagues and report progress/deviations to the Supervisor.
• When acting as Supervisor/Foreman, lead the team, ensure deadlines, and approve timesheets.

Skills

Offshore/marine experience

Electrical drawings

English proficient

Fibre optic splicing

Supervisor ambition

Independent worker

Job description

Are you passionate about hands‑on electrical work in the offshore and maritime industry? Do you thrive on a diverse range of tasks and enjoy travelling as part of your job? If so, this exciting opportunity could be perfect for you!

Your Position

In our Rig & Marine division, we are seeking an Electrical Technician who takes pride in quality craftsmanship and in getting the job done safely. This role offers numerous intriguing challenges, including yard stays and modification projects that contribute to the green transition within drilling rigs and special vessels. Depending on your experience, you may also act as Working Supervisor / Foreman on selected projects, leading a small team of electricians and cable pullers.

At Semco Maritime safety is a core value, and in this role, you will contribute to maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture while delivering innovative solutions. Above all, your work will make a real change for the global energy sector.

You will join a team of 5 colleagues working both locally and globally on projects within our division. The Rig & Marine division is comprised of 450 colleagues worldwide. This full‑time position is based at our headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark. You should expect between 100-150 travel days per year, with occasional work at our yard or locally in Esbjerg.

“I'm looking for an Electrical Technician who takes pride in the craft. This job is hands‑on – pulling cables, terminating, testing and troubleshooting on rigs and special vessels around the world – always with safety first. If you enjoy varied work and being part of a tight‑knit team – and perhaps have the ambition to step up as Working Supervisor on our projects – we'd love to hear from you.” - Manager, Electrical Engineering, Frederik Vester Pedersen

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

You will carry out electrical installation and maintenance work on our projects and report progress to your Supervisor or Project Manager. Quality, safety, and good order in tools and materials are essential in this role.

• Perform electrical installation work such as cable pulling, glanding, termination, and mounting of equipment according to drawings and specifications.
• Carry out testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning support on electrical systems on drilling rigs and special vessels.
• Work in accordance with the permit‑to‑work system and all HSE rules and regulations, contributing to a strong safety culture on site.
• Register your hours daily and help keep track of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Cooperate with colleagues and other contractors on site and report progress and any deviations to your Supervisor.
• When acting as Working Supervisor / Foreman: lead and coordinate the workforce on site, ensure quality and adherence to deadlines, and approve daily timesheets before handover to the Project Manager.

Your Qualifications And Skills

We imagine that you are very independent and thrive when things change rapidly – sometimes by the hour. You are passionate about what you do, and you are eager to get things done in the right way while collaborating with various stakeholders.

To succeed in this position, we expect that you have:

• A background as an electrician, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the offshore or marine industry is preferred.
• Experience reading and working from electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written, is essential.
• Experience with fibre optic splicing is an additional advantage.
• Experience as a Working Supervisor or Foreman – or the ambition to take on that responsibility – is a strong advantage.

For any inquiries please feel free to contact Manager, Electrical Engineering, Frederik Vester Pedersen, [phone]

We are excited to hear from you and potentially welcome you to our team!

Welcome to Semco Maritime

At Semco Maritime, we create change. For people. For projects. And for the global energy sector. With us, you will join a community of over 2,300 of the most dedicated thinkers and doers in the energy industry who are driving real change and making their own personal mark on the global energy landscape.

While everyone knows why the energy transition is vital, we are concerned with the journey. How to get there. By providing the answers needed to make change real. Because we believe the global energy ambitions can only be realized through hard work and clever pragmatic solutions. This is what

Change. With us.