Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical and routine first-line maintenance activities across oil and gas facilities.
• Provide planned maintenance activities to the supervisor and perform quality control duties.
• Identify contractor non-compliance with HSE standards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Ensure availability for intervention activities and maintain a daily log of activities from job sites.
• Coordinate with the workshop Electrical team to repair generators and resolve power-related issues.
• Maintain all HV/LV equipment, UPS systems, generators, electric drives, protection relays, earthing, and lightning strike systems.
• Follow HSE rules and procedures, PTW requirements, and best practices while maintaining crude oil export pumps.
• Provide support in decommissioning, repair, installation, and commissioning of emergency dual fuel generators, UPS systems, switchgear, heater bundles, boilers, and thyristors.
• Manage day-to-day walk-around inspections of electrical units and report anomalies.
• Interface with government regulators and multiple stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

• OND/HND or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in oil and gas electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of HV and LV electrical equipment, protection systems, and power distribution.
• Experience with UPS systems, generators, VFDs, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and isolation procedures.
• Strong communication and interface management skills when dealing with multiple parties including government regulators.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor daily or monthly rate.
• Housing or accommodation allowance.
• Medical coverage during contract period.
• Annual leave entitlement as per contract terms.
• Transport allowance to and from site.
• Opportunities for contract renewal and long-term engagement.

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