Electrical Technician — Critical-Energy Plant Maintenance

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 673,000 - 1,040,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for a contract role based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will perform routine electrical maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support commissioning/decommissioning activities on critical plant and equipment.

Candidates should bring experience from petrochemical/oil & gas or similar high-hazard environments, with strong electrical knowledge and ability to produce accurate technical reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, process, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Desirable: HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical faults on critical plant and equipment, implementing effective solutions to restore operations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support operational programmes.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and all site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and, where appropriately qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote a positive safety culture through adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain the competencies required for designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel across the site.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practice standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Permit-to-work

Technical reporting

HV Authorisation

SAEP/REP certification

Communication

Education

BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Technician for a contract role based in Barrow-in-Furness. You will perform routine electrical maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support commissioning/decommissioning activities on critical plant and equipment.

Candidates should bring experience from petrochemical/oil & gas or similar high-hazard environments, with strong electrical knowledge and ability to produce accurate technical reports.