Electrical Technician Offshore

NES Fircroft; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking experienced Offshore Electrical Technicians for long-term contracts in the UK North Sea. Successful candidates will perform essential maintenance on electrical systems, address issues promptly, and contribute to the efficient operation of offshore teams. Candidates must have valid certifications and offshore experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical maintenance in offshore environments.
• Certifications required for safety and compliance.
• Ability to respond quickly to breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical equipment per PMRs.
• Participate in planning meetings and raise Work Control Certificates (WCCs).
• Develop and execute switching procedures for HV systems.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

High Voltage (HV) Systems

Low Voltage (LV) Systems

Education

BOSIET certification

CompEx Certification

Valid Offshore Medical

Job description

NES Fircroft, on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas operator, is hiring experienced OffshoreElectrical Technicians to join their offshore teams in the UK North Sea. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a major operator on a long-term contract.

Contract Details

• Duration: Initial 9-12-month contract with high potential for extension
  
  
• Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour shifts
  
  
• Mobilisation Base: Norwich
  
  
• Day Rate: PAYE
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on all electrical equipment following Preventative Maintenance Routines (PMRs) in Maximo.
  
  
• Conduct EX maintenance on all EX electrical equipment.
  
  
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to assist in planning the next shift.
  
  
• Attend and contribute to daily morning and evening wash-up meetings.
  
  
• Raise necessary Work Control Certificates (WCCs) for non-routine tasks, including level 2 WCCs.
  
  
• Issue and manage Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs) for electrical and other trade-specific tasks requiring isolation.
  
  
• Develop switching procedures for High Voltage (HV) systems.
  
  
• Execute HV and LV switching, including isolations and de-isolations.
  
  
• Respond to breakdowns as required and liaise with the Terminal Electrical Engineer to resolve complex issues.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical with no restrictions.
  
  
• CompEx Certification is essential.
  
  

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Don’t miss this opportunity to join a world-class operator and work on challenging, rewarding projects in the UK North Sea.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.