Electrical Technician Offshore Shutdown Project

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for an offshore shutdown project. You will perform installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of HV/LV systems on hazardous offshore platforms, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include following QP safety rules (LOTO, arc flash), conducting insulation tests, loop checks, relay calibration, and coordinating with instrumentation and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or trade certification.
• Certifications (mandatory): COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) for hazardous areas; BOSIET/HUET, OPITO H2S/BA; HV/LV Switching Certification.
• Experience: 5+ years in offshore oil & gas electrical maintenance, with 3+ years in shutdowns.
• Familiarity with QP, Shell, or TotalEnergies standards.

Responsibilities

• Shutdown electrical works: preventive/corrective maintenance on HV/LV systems (switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS); install/test cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, and lighting; troubleshoot motor control circuits, VFDs, and protection relays.
• HSE compliance: follow QP electrical safety rules (LOTO, arc flash prevention); insulation resistance tests; loop checks, relay calibration, thermographic inspections; energization/de-energization of critical systems.
• Documentation: update electrical logs, test reports, and as-built drawings.
• Coordination: work with instrumentation and mechanical teams for integrated shutdown tasks.

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Trade Certification

Job description

Electrical Technician Offshore Shutdown Project

About the job Electrical Technician Offshore Shutdown Project

Job Description:

The Electrical Technician performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems during offshore shutdowns, ensuring safe and efficient operations in hazardous environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shutdown Electrical Works:
  • Execute preventive/corrective maintenance on HV/LV systems (switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS).
  • Install/test cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, and lighting systems.
  • Troubleshoot motor control circuits, VFDs, and protection relays.
• HSE Compliance:
  • Follow QatarEnergy (QP) electrical safety rules (LOTO, arc flash prevention).
  • Conduct insulation resistance (IR), megger, and continuity tests.
  • Perform loop checks, relay calibration, and thermographic inspections.
  • Assist in energization/de-energization of critical systems.
• Documentation:
  • Update electrical logs, test reports, and as-built drawings.
• Coordination:
  • Work with instrumentation/mechanical teams for integrated shutdown tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Trade Certification.
• Certifications (Mandatory):
  • COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) for hazardous areas.
  • BOSIET/HUET, OPITO H2S/BA.
  • HV/LV Switching Certification.
  • 5+ years in offshore oil & gas electrical maintenance, with 3+ years in shutdowns.
  • Familiarity with QP, Shell, or TotalEnergies standards.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency …