Preferably 5 years of experience as Electrician with Electrical Trade Certificate, Or;
2 Years as Electrician with ONC/HNC
Skill/ Attributes/ Competencies
High level of verbal and written communication in English.
Maintain BMI levels as per Company & Client’s requirements
The incumbent is expected to be mobile to cover similar roles within the fleet
Meet the training requirements as per company’s training matrix
Ability to competently and safely perform duties defined in the job description
Preferably extensive experience with Operations in drilling units
Main Responsibilities
The Senior Electrician is the designated “person in charge” to Supervise and carrying out repairs and maintenance to electrical equipment
Minimum Job Functions
Includes, but is not limited to and not in order of priority
Instruct and supervise members of maintenance crews.
Execute all aspects of the Planned Maintenance System relating to electrical equipment and recording the maintenance performed in the STAR System
Carry out daily checks of electrical equipment
Carry out electrical isolations for general maintenance and repair purposes, consistent with company procedural directives and Lock-out / Tag-out requirements
Liaise with OIM regarding maintenance/repairs and forward planning to avoid the risk of delay through equipment breakdown
Liaise with Technical Manager through rig management chain of command regarding any modifications, new techniques or recurring problems encountered.
Ensure that adequate spare parts, tools etc. are available on the rig for his department.
Ensure that all modifications are carried out under the Company’s MOC procedures
Keep all drawings up-to-date by marking up any changes and sending to head office for final drawing and approval.
Maintain certification of equipment as required
Ensure that good housekeeping practices are adhered to in all areas under his charge at all times.
Responsible for the maintenance of electrical tools and instruments.
Compile complete hand-over notes for his relief at crew change
In liaison with the onshore support team prepare work scopes for major electrical overhauls.
Provide On-the-Job training and assistance to members of maintenance crew
Carry out Trip Assessment at the appropriate time for both new and existing maintenance staff.
Safety Responsibilities:
Understand safety critical barrier responsibilities as defined within the Rigs safety case (available from your supervisor)
Understand safety critical procedures, safety critical equipment and safety critical activities associated with safety critical barriers as defined within the Rigs safety case
Maintain effectiveness of safety critical barriers as defined in the Rigs safety case
Lead safety by example for all employees to follow
Promotes safety awareness and safe work practice among all the personnel on board
Implement and lead company and operator safety programs and initiatives
Leading participation in and compliance with the Permit to Work system
Conduct pre-tour and pre-job safety meetings in compliance with the company requirements (which includes use of the 4-Point check / Energy Wheel and TBRA tools), ensuring that crews have participated fully in discussions, have determined the safest method to complete the task and have a full understanding of the work to be performed (especially their individual role)
Report all hazards and positively intervene in all observed unsafe acts (Stop Work Authority)
Participate in emergency drills, including post-drill debriefs
Attend General Safety Meetings
Member of the Maintenance Team for all emergencies, as described in the Contingency and Emergency Manual
Instruct his crews in the safest work methods and provide On-the-Job training
Carry out all work activities within the guidelines of Company or Operator Policies or Procedures
Ensuring he is familiar with any delegated responsibilities as detailed in the Operators Emergency Response Plan
Ensure that they and the persons under their authority properly use and care for their personal protective equipment
Ensure that all work areas for personnel are always, so far as reasonably practical, safe and clean.