O&M Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinor in offshore energy generation seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment rated 600V or above. You will read and interpret electrical drawings, coordinate with a skilled maintenance team, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in wind farm and utility environments.

With 7+ years of field experience, you will own commissioning activities, support design reviews, and perform root-cause analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of full-time experience commissioning, operating, and/or maintaining electrical equipment rated 600V+
• Experience in wind farm, power plant, steam generation, utility environment, or regulated industry
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with NERC standards and compliance is a plus
• Experience with relay protection is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP Work Management Systems or CMMS

Responsibilities

• Perform operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in offshore energy generation
• Manage routine inspections and corrective work on generators, switchgear, transformers, and HV/LV equipment
• Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records
• Collaborate with maintenance team to deliver maintenance schedules and repairs
• Support commissioning and delivery of HV and LV equipment, including design reviews, acceptance tests, system walkdowns, handovers
• Coordinate with suppliers and other disciplines
• Provide technical expertise and decision-making support to leaders
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently, timely, and to required quality standards
• Document maintenance history and completion of activities
• Develop and participate in continuous improvement assessments of electrical maintenance processes
• Conduct quality assurance activities and assess equipment-failure risks
• Manage modifications, upgrades, repairs, and new technologies for electrical equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and faults
• Lead root-cause failure analysis for complex failures
• Follow electrical safety protocols, use PPE, and report safety concerns or incidents

Skills

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting Equipment Malfunctions

Root-Cause Failure Analysis

Reading Electrical Circuit Drawings

Commissioning Electrical Equipment

Clear Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Commitment To Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP Work Management Systems

CMMS

Job description

• Perform operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in offshore energy generation
• Manage routine inspections and corrective work on generators, switchgear, transformers, and high- and low-voltage equipment
• Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to deliver maintenance schedules and repairs
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment in accordance with governing documentation and company procedures
• Support commissioning and delivery of HV and LV equipment, including design reviews, acceptance tests, system walkdowns, and handovers
• Coordinate with suppliers and other disciplines
• Provide technical expertise and decision-making support to leaders
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently, timely, and to required quality standards
• Document maintenance history and completion of activities
• Develop and participate in continuous improvement assessments of electrical maintenance processes, procedures, and operating manuals
• Conduct quality assurance activities and assess equipment-failure risks
• Manage modifications, upgrades, improvements, repairs, and new technologies for electrical equipment and systems
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and faults
• Lead root-cause failure analysis for complex failures
• Follow electrical safety protocols, use PPE, and report safety concerns or incidents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of full-time experience commissioning, operating, and/or maintaining electrical equipment rated at 600V or above
• Experience in a wind farm, power plant, steam generation, utility environment, or regulated industry
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with NERC standards and compliance is a plus
• Experience with relay protection is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP Work Management Systems or another CMMS
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Ability to share clear and concise action plans for specific issues
• Commitment to safety, ethics, compliance, and Equinor's values

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment in offshore energy generation, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of electrical maintenance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering
• 7+ Years Experience In Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• HV And LV Equipment Commissioning
• Knowledge Of SAP Work Management Systems
• Familiarity With NERC Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Equipment Malfunctions
• Root-Cause Failure Analysis
• Reading Electrical Circuit Drawings
• Commissioning Electrical Equipment

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Commitment To Safety

Industry Keywords

• Offshore Energy Generation
• Wind Farm
• Power Plant
• Utility Environment
• Regulated Industry

Tools & Technologies

• SAP Work Management Systems
• CMMS