Rig Electrician

NES Fircroft; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking two Rig Electricians / E-Techs for NZ geothermal and oil & gas projects in Taupo and Taranaki. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems associated with drilling operations, with a focus on safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a NZ EP Licence, Hazardous Area Endorsement, and a strong industrial electrical background, with desirable experience in oil/gas or geothermal

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Electrical Practising Licence (EP) is required.
• Hazardous Area Endorsement is required.
• Strong industrial electrical background essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems on drilling operations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance; diagnose faults.
• Support operational requirements and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ensure safety and compliance with NZ health, safety, environmental and workplace requirements.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned to support equipment operations.

Skills

Industrial electrical background

Job description

Rig Electricians / E-Techs

Geothermal and Oil & Gas Projects

Location: Taupo and Taranaki Regions

This is a unique opportunity to work on New Zealand's most exciting energy projects within the rapidly growing geothermal industry in the Taupo region (including working on New Zealand's pioneering 'Superhot' geothermal exploration project) as well as other renewable geothermal projects and conventional oil and gas energy work.

The opportunity:

In this even time roster role with projects going from contract to contract for at least the next two years, we are seeking two experienced Rig Electricians / Electronic Technicians (E-Techs) to support a range of high-profile energy projects across Taupo and Taranaki. Candidates will contribute to drilling and exploration operations while working with leading energy operators. A particular highlight will be involvement in the Superhot geothermal exploration project, which is a groundbreaking initiative and a first-of-its-kind project in New Zealand.

The role will involve maintaining, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems associated with drilling operations. You will also perform preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, support operational requirements, maintain accurate maintenance records, and ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with applicable New Zealand health, safety, environmental, and workplace requirements. The Rig Electrician / E-Tech may also undertake any other duties reasonably associated with the role and required to support Company equipment operations.

You must have:

• Current New Zealand Electrical Practising Licence;
• Hazardous Area Endorsement;
• Strong industrial electrical background.

Highly Desirable:

It would be highly desirable to have previous experience working in a similar role within the oil and gas or geothermal industries. experience; remote or rotational work experience; electrical instrumentation and control systems experience.

We can only look at those with the current legal right to live and work in NZ.