Control Panel Electrician – Oil & Gas (Long-Term)

KineticPlc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,600 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

KineticPlc in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a long-term temporary contract. You will assemble, wire, and test control panels for high-spec energy and industrial applications.

The role starts on a dayshift with potential move to a day/night rotation as project demands grow. Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds electrical qualification and oil & gas experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Technician with a strong background in control panel building.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, subsea or heavy engineering desirable.
• NVQ or City & Guilds electrical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Control Panel Building: wiring, assembly, and integration of control panels to exact client specs and safety standards.
• Blueprint Reading: interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and layout diagrams.
• Component Installation: fit relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, and associated hardware.
• Testing & Inspection: electrical inspections, continuity checks, and fault-finding prior to testing.
• Quality Assurance: adhere to Oil & Gas industry compliance, safety regulations, and quality controls.

Skills

Electrical Technician

Control panel building

Blueprint reading

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds)

Job description

KineticPlc in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a long-term temporary contract. You will assemble, wire, and test control panels for high-spec energy and industrial applications.

The role starts on a dayshift with potential move to a day/night rotation as project demands grow. Relevant NVQ/City & Guilds electrical qualification and oil & gas experience preferred.