Rig Electrician

NES Fircroft; Taupo; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking two Rig Electricians / E-Techs to support geothermal, oil and gas projects in Taupo and Taranaki. You will maintain and repair electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems on drilling operations, with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role offers an even time roster with contracts extending for at least two years and projects including the Superhot geothermal exploration initiative.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems for drilling operations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and ensure work complies with NZ health, safety, environmental, and workplace requirements.

Skills

NZ Electrical Licence

Hazardous Area Endorsement

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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.