Job Title: Chief Electrician – Offshore Jackup
Rig
Location:
Offshore Qatar (North Field, Halul Island, or Contracted
Rigs)
Employment Type:
Rotational (e.g., 28 days on/28 days off)
Reporting To:
Rig Manager / OIM (Offshore Installation Manager)
Key Responsibilities
1. Electrical Systems Management
·
Oversee maintenance
and troubleshooting of
jackup rig electrical systems
, including:
o
Power generation & distribution
(HV/LV switchgear, transformers, circuit
breakers)
o
Drilling equipment
(top drives, draw works, VFD systems)
o
Jacking system controls
(PLC-driven leg elevation systems)
o
Emergency systems
(UPS, battery banks, emergency lighting)
o
HVAC & refrigeration
(crew quarters, hazardous area
compliance)
2. Compliance & Safety
·
Ensure compliance with
Qatar Energy (QE)
standards
,
IEC/ATEX regulations
, and
Qatar Civil
Defense (QCD) fire safety codes
.
·
Conduct
hazardous area inspections
(Zone
1/Zone 2 classifications for explosive atmospheres).
·
Implement
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
and
Permit-to-Work
(PTW)
procedures.
3. Team Leadership
·
Supervise
electricians, E&I
technicians, and subcontractors
.
·
Coordinate with
onshore engineering
teams
for major repairs and spare parts procurement.
4. Emergency Response
·
Lead troubleshooting during
blackouts,
electrical fires, or equipment failures
.
·
Ensure
emergency generators
and
UPS
systems
are operational.
5. Documentation & Audits
·
Maintain logs for
Qatar Ministry of
Energy inspections
and
Class surveys (ABS/DNV)
.
·
Report electrical incidents to
QE
(Qatar Energy)
or
Nakilat
(if rig is chartered).
Qualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:
·
Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering
(or equivalent trade certification).
·
10+ years offshore experience
(5+ as Chief Electrician on
jackup
rigs
).
·
ATEX/IECEx Certification
(for hazardous area electrical work).
·
COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04)
(highly preferred for Gulf region).
·
Qatar-Specific
Certs:
o
QP Safety Passport
o
Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical
Certificate
o
BOSIET/FOET with HUET
(Offshore Survival & Helicopter
Escape)
Preferred:
·
Siemens/ABB PLC & VFD troubleshooting
(critical for jacking systems).
·
HV Switching Certification
(if handling 6.6kV/11kV systems).
·
SAP/CMMS experience
(for maintenance tracking).
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We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.
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