Rig Electrician

  • Full Time
  • Nigeria

Our client is an Offshore Drilling company with international drilling locations. Due to expansion and work demand from executing project for major IOC’s, they have a need to recruit Rig Electricians to join their Nigerian drilling operations.

Roles/Responsibility

Operations/Maintenance:

  • Assist the Chief Electrician in the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment onboard the vessel.
  • Perform daily inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment.
  • Comply with the permit to work and isolation systems.
  • Carry out periodic maintenance according to the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) guidelines and coordinate that maintenance with supervisor and other department heads.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair all power generation and distribution equipment, i.e. generators and engine controls, SCRs, switchgears, transformers, etc.
  • Assist with the maintenance and repair of general rig equipment such as HVAC system, refrigeration plants, communication systems, lighting, etc.
  • Carry out maintenance and repair on electrical components of drilling equipment.

HSE:

  • Incorporate the Safety risk assessment process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.
  • Participate daily in Safety Conversations Process.
  • Apply Safety Conversations and monitoring during the execution of planned tasks.
  • Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed.
  • Carry out assigned duties in a safe manner according to Company policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and pre-tour meetings as required.
  • Report any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations to supervisor and other department heads.

PREREQUISITES / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Electrical Qualifications / Apprenticeship – Essential.
  • Hold CompEx Hazardous certification.
  • Hold BOSIET/FOET, CA-EBS and MIST certification.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
  • Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix.
  • Knowledge of all technical calculations required for electrical operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills.
  • Valid OEUK medical.

To apply please submit your CV to careers@benedettoglobal.com and we will be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail with you.

No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. Benedetto is an Equal Opportunities employer. All workers and job applicants must be treated equally and be given the same set of opportunities regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic that might be discriminated against.

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