Electrician

bakerhughes

Portlethen

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Pension plans

Training and career development

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our UK team and support vessel-based stimulation services reintroduction. You will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and inspect a wide range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, ensuring safety and reliability across offshore/onshore operations.

You will use fault-finding skills on instrumentation, control systems, and hazardous area equipment, with knowledge of AC/DC circuits and IEE BS7671 18th Edition.

Qualifications

Must hold COMPEX certification and SVQ or equivalent electrical qualification.
Minimum 8 years' electro-mechanical maintenance experience in oil & gas, marine, or related industries.
Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control systems, and instrumentation.

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.
Maintenance and functional testing of Fire & Gas detection systems.
Reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation; interpreting drawings for fault isolation.
Configuring test stations and conducting testing to verify equipment performance and compliance.
Analyzing test data, troubleshooting failures, and recommending corrective actions.
Work on-site supporting workshop, project, and operational activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Analytical problem-solving

Education

COMPEX certification

SVQ or equivalent electrical qualification

IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Multi-meters

Megohmmeters

Test instrumentation

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: