Offshore Electrical Technician: Power, Safety & Reliability

SBM Offshore N.V.; More; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and preservation tasks on offshore electrical assets, ensuring safety and reliability aboard the vessel.

You will work under the Electrical Supervisor, diagnose faults, and maintain documentation in MMS while prioritizing safety and pollution control measures. The role requires ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance, 5+ years offshore experience, and certification in COMP-EX with HV/LV knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified to ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, offshore petrochemical preferred.
• Good knowledge of PTW, Electrical Isolation Standards, Risk Assessment, Power Management System, Generation on LV.
• COMP-EX Certified; HV/LV Protection Relay and HVLV Switching.
• Medically fit to work offshore as per GEMS instruction.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and preservation tasks to ensure reliability of electrical assets.
• Ensure supervisor is informed of activities, especially safety issues.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and technical competence in maintenance around the vessel.
• Maintain and adjust condition of electrical assets including UPS batteries, switchboards, motors, wiring.
• Record activities in MMS and monitor performance against references.
• Diagnose faults and apply appropriate tests and corrective actions.
• Monitor pollution control measures and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Offshore isolation procedures on HV/LV

Electrical test equipment

Black start and power outage reinstat

Hazardous area classification

Safety management

Earthing and bonding

HV/LV transformers

Synchronising generators

HV/LV generation

AMC/UPS systems awareness

Education

ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance Engineering

Job description

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and preservation tasks on offshore electrical assets, ensuring safety and reliability aboard the vessel.

You will work under the Electrical Supervisor, diagnose faults, and maintain documentation in MMS while prioritizing safety and pollution control measures. The role requires ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance, 5+ years offshore experience, and certification in COMP-EX with HV/LV knowledge.