Electrical Senior Technician – Oil and Gas x 2
- Area: Bouri Offshore – located 120 kilometers (75 mi) north of the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean Sea
- Rotation Schedule: 4 Weeks On/4 Weeks Off – Only working days are paid.
- Minimum 1 Year appointment period
As an Electrical Senior Technician in the oil and gas sector, your responsibilities typically include:
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
Expertise in maintain, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, including switchgears, transformers, motors, and power distribution equipment.
- Skilled in identifying electrical faults and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) to
- resolve issues.
- Proficient in using test equipment (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes, insulation resistance testers) for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes.
- Ability to perform preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance on high, medium, and low voltage systems.
- Perform routine maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear and distribution boards.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults in power systems and ensure all systems are functioning.
Installation and Commissioning:
• Oversee the installation, commission, and testing of electrical equipment for new and existing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Supervise and coach junior technicians during the installation, troubleshooting and commissioning process.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure all work adheres to safety regulations, industry standards (IEC, IEEE), and if company-specific health and safety protocols.
- Understanding of hazardous area classifications and installation techniques for electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres.
Preventative Maintenance:
- Implement and follow preventative maintenance schedules to increase the longevity of electrical equipment and avoid unplanned outages.
- Perform routine inspections and test on critical power systems ensuring timely identification of potential issues.
Supervision and Training:
- Supervise and mentor junior technicians, providing guidance and technical support when necessary.
- Ensure that team members are properly trained in the latest electrical systems, equipment and maintenance techniques.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, test, maintenance and repairs.
- Prepare technical reports, failure analysis, and maintenance logs for management review.
- Document any deviations, modifications, or upgrades to equipment and systems.
Technical Support
- Provide on-site technical support for electrical systems, advising on system designs and improvements.
- Client will provide the following:
- Libyan Visa & Tax
- Food/Accommodation
- Transport (to/from office)
- Air Ticket for every hitch
- Medical Insurance
Remuneration Package
Market related in Euro
Because off the sensitive nature off offshore positions. Please forward your CV & all relevant qualifications to: offshore@bestaffingsolutions.co.za