Electrician

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Pension plan

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes seeks an experienced Electrician to join our team and support vessel-based stimulation services in the UK. You will troubleshoot, test, maintain, and repair a wide range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and readiness for offshore/onshore operations.

You will work with instrumentation and control systems, fault-find electrical equipment, and follow IEE BS7671 standards.

Qualifications

• COMPEX certification and SVQ or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 8+ years in electro-mechanical maintenance in relevant industries (oil & gas, marine, etc).
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control systems, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Experience with instrumentation and fault-finding on electrical systems and equipment.
• Good understanding of IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with ATEX and hazardous area equipment.
• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, testing, assembling, disassembling, and inspecting electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on electrical systems and motor control circuits.
• Performing maintenance and functional testing of Fire & Gas detection systems.
• Reading wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Configuring test stations and conducting testing to verify performance and compliance.
• Analyzing test data, troubleshooting failures, and recommending corrective actions.
• Work safely and in line with Baker Hughes HS&E policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Fault finding

Instrumentation

Control systems

Hazardous areas

Education

COMPEX certification

SVQ or equivalent electrical qualification

Tools

Multi-meters

Megohmmeters

Job description

Do you enjoy troubleshooting and working with complex electrical systems?

Would you like to build your career with a global energy technology company?

Join our team!

Join Baker Hughes, a global leader in Production Enhancement, where innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) are at the core of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and motivated electrician to join our team of industry experts, bringing strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of delivering safe and efficient operations. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a key role in the reintroduction of vessel-based stimulation services to the UK market, helping shape the future of our operations while driving value for our customers and the wider energy industry.

Partner with the best

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, repairing, and inspecting a wide range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness while supporting workshop and offshore/onshore operations. You will also utilize your expertise in fault finding, instrumentation, control systems, and hazardous area equipment to maintain high operational standards.

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:

• Troubleshooting, testing, assembling, disassembling, and inspecting electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on electrical systems, motor control circuits, and instrumentation equipment.
• Performing maintenance and functional testing of Fire & Gas detection systems.
• Using multi-meters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic instruments to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Configuring test stations and conducting testing activities to verify equipment performance and compliance.
• Analyzing test data, troubleshooting failures, and recommending corrective actions.
• Working safely and in compliance with Baker Hughes HS&E policies and procedures.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a COMPEX certification and an SVQ qualification or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Have a minimum of 8 years' experience in an electro-mechanical maintenance environment or relevant industrial sectors such as oil and gas, marine, military, airline, or electronics.
• Have strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control systems, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Have experience working with instrumentation and fault-finding on electrical systems and equipment.
• Have a good understanding of IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Have experience working with ATEX and hazardous area (zoned) equipment.
• Have advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience within the oil & gas or marine industry, including exposure to vessel operations.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

In this role

• You will work on-site supporting workshop, project, and operational activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs, including pension plans.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities within a global organization.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ARMO Tech - Electro Mech IV

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.