Electrical Technician

Spirit Energy; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy is seeking an Electrical Technician for offshore work in Morecambe Bay. The role focuses on safe operation of electrical equipment and conducting planned and unplanned maintenance in line with work programmes and procedures.

You will perform inspections, calibration, and troubleshooting, coordinate with I&E teams and vendors, and support HSEQ, with responsibilities spanning planning, stock usage, and contract supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining offshore electrical equipment to design standards.
• Ability to perform planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and HSEQ policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned inspections and calibrate electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults and coordinate with onshore and vendors.
• Administer work orders and maintain accurate records.
• Supervise contractor work and ensure quality control.
• Support emergency response and health, safety, and environment practices.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance within shift and site program.

Job description

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

Spirit Energy plays an important role in the UK’s energy system through the safe, responsible operation of mature assets. Our experience stretches back 40 years, with the gas fields in Morecambe Bay remaining a cornerstone operated asset in Spirit Energy’s portfolio.

Built on delivery excellence, strong teamwork and a shared sense of ownership, our people are central to our successes, so if you are ready to take the next step in your career with a pragmatic, forward‑looking company, we would like to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN, OFFSHORE

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of electrical equipment and conducting planned/unplanned maintenance while following established procedures.

Duration: Core contract position, 12-month contract with view to review/renewal through to CoP

Location: Offshore, Morecambe Bay (Crew change from Blackpool)

Rotation: 2 weeks on / 3 weeks off

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…

You will be accountable for:

Electrical Maintenance

Maintain safety electrical equipment to design and performance standards, conduct planned and unplanned maintenance, repair and replacement activities on the offshore instrument systems, according to the work programme, maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Execute urgent and first line maintenance and ask for technical expertise support from the I&E Engineers, I&E Maintenance Team Lead or vendors, to determine the best way to resolve the situation and reduce the impact of consequences. Perform root causes analysis of unexpected report on findings and make recommendations to prevent future failures and reduce costs

Inspections and Calibration

Carry out planned inspections, identify problems and take corrective action as needed in compliance with operating procedures, HSEQ policies and other rules and legislation. Perform test routines and calibrate electrical equipment

Detailed Work Planning

Prioritize and plan own planned and unplanned maintenance activities within own area of expertise during the shift, in line with the work program and offshore operational planning

Stock Requisition

Identify replacement parts and other stock that needs to be requisitioned. Move stock and materials to and from all work sites and perform work activities neatly and efficiently, according to appropriate procedures, including HSEQ, in order to guarantee sufficient availability of material and its use in a safe, environmentally sound way

Administration

Administer work orders, maintenance activities, system modifications and other relevant information into MMS in line with operating procedures and formats, to ensure the availability and accuracy of information during maintenance or modification activities and comply with legislation and HSEQ standards. This includes communicating relevant information to the next shift, according to handover reporting format

Contractor Supervision

Guide contract personnel or specialist in own area of expertise, supervise, review and evaluate the quality of their repair or maintenance activities according to industry, legislative and CEU NL standards. Report findings to the I&E Team Leader, in order to assure that maximum quality work is executed by contractor personnel incidents and environmental harm. Participate in the emergency team to ensure fast resolution of emergency situations and protect the safety and security of all personnel and equipment.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

Comply with HSEQ procedures, rules and regulations and contribute to building awareness among other personnel in- and outside the department, in order to maintain and continuously improve a safe and healthy working environment. Conduct and/or attend safety briefings, recognize and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions to minimize accidents

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will:

• Provide on time execution of planned and unplanned maintenance, repair and replacement activities
• Increase availability, reliability and maintainability of electrical equipment
• Notice problems beforehand and reduce the number of breakdowns
• Carry out the duties of Power Technician and when suitably qualified will act as SAEP/REP
• Take part in conference calls to discuss problems with onshore, remote technical expertise to come to best solutions
• Be trained in areas such as firefighting, the use of self‑contained breath apparatus, first aid etc to enable them to be part of an Emergency Response Team
• Have electrical offshore experience in the E&P industry
• Be familiar with mathematical calculations and conversions utilised in the calibration and testing of devices
• Have good communication and organisational skills.
• Hold current valid Offshore Survival, Offshore Medical and MIST

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values: Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, brings fresh and progressive thinking to the industry, and has a strong sense of community.

As per JD