Offshore Electrical Technician

NES Group Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting experienced Electrical Technicians for offshore teams in the UK North Sea on a PAYE contract. Mobilisation base is Norwich, with a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation and 12‑hour shifts.

Candidates should have 5+ years in oil & gas, CompEx certification, and valid UK right to work. Maximo, PMRs, and HV switching experience are required for routine maintenance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical with no restrictions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry (onshore/offshore), including a time‑served trade apprenticeship.
• CompEx Certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical equipment following PMRs in Maximo.
• Conduct EX maintenance on EX electrical equipment.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to assist in planning the next shift.
• Attend and contribute to daily wash‑up meetings.
• Raise necessary WCCs for non‑routine tasks, including level 2 WCCs.
• Issue and manage ICCs for electrical tasks requiring isolation.
• Develop switching procedures for HV systems.
• Execute HV and LV switching, including isolations and de‑isolation.
• Respond to breakdowns and liaise with the Terminal Electrical Engineer to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Maximo

HV switching

EX maintenance

Education

Time-served trade apprenticeship

CompEx Certification

Tools

Maximo PMR

Job description

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

Contract Details

• Duration: 12+ months, long‑term
• 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‑isolation.
• 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.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry (onshore/offshore), including a time‑served trade apprenticeship.
• CompEx Certification is essential.

Candidates must have current and valid right to work in the UK.