Electrical Technician

Petrofac Training Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for an offshore role on a 2/2 rotation. Responsibilities include maintaining and operating plant assets according to safety standards, ensuring reliable operation of electrical equipment, and adhering to company procedures. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications, including a City & Guilds certification, and possess safety qualifications such as Offshore First Aid and OGUK Medical. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible working requests.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship or training scheme.
• Minimum City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Offshore First Aid and OGUK Medical.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant maintenance and operations assets.
• Ensure electrical equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Complete routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation.

Skills

Electrical Protection Theory

Multi-skilling / operations

Maintenance support activities in a Hazardous Industry environment

OGUK Medical

Offshore First Aid

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

HNC/ ONC or equivalent preferred

Tools

COMPEX

Electricity at Work

HERTM or HERTL

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

The post is based offshore on a on a 2/2 rotation.

JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position will be responsible for plant maintenance and operations assets in line and Petrofac procedures, the Platform Safety Case and relevant legislation

Take personal responsibility for safety and adhere to Petrofac’s ‘Life Saving Rules’.

‘Live’ our Petrofac Values and apply them in day-to-day work.

Ensuring that the power generation, power distribution and all electrical equipment is maintained and operated safely and reliably.

Working within the Safety Case and Safety Management System and acting as Responsible Electrical Person, when delegated under the company electrical procedures.

Ensuring safe switching and isolation practices are carried out.

Completing routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Carrying out a planned maintenance programme, meeting statutory and vendor requirements, ensuring that all work is recorded accurately.

Updating and maintaining the CMMS system

Co‑ordinating with operations personnel for start‑up and shutdown of electrical equipment.

Ensuring work carried out by 3rd party personnel conforms to statutory regulations.

Ensuring all electrical equipment located in hazardous areas have correct 'ex' rating for the correct hazardous zone and installed and maintained in accordance with current procedures and standards.

Installing and commissioning new equipment.

Carry out planning, procurement, and CMMS work orders, in preparation for Maintenance activities.

Operate as part of a multi-disciplined integrated team and undertake maintenance in order to minimise production disruptions.

Assisting other trades and disciplines as required within the limits and capabilities and experience.

Liaise with Technical Authorities & Asset Responsible Engineers when required regarding issues relating to electrical equipment and systems held on the asset

Performing in an emergency role as defined by the Company Emergency Response Procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

A recognised Electrical apprenticeship or training scheme.

A minimum City & Guilds or equivalent, with an HNC/ ONC or equivalent preferred.

Offshore First Aid

OGUK Medical

HERTM or HERTL

COMPEX

Electricity at Work

Electrical Protection Theory (Favourable)

Maintenance support activities in a Hazardous Industry environment

Multi‑skilling / operations

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