Role Overview
As a Senior Electrician, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring 24/7 availability during your shift to prevent any interruptions in drilling operations.
- Conducting routine inspections of electrical components in engines, machinery, and drilling equipment—including all relevant connections—to ensure operational readiness and compliance with required technical standards.
- Reviewing handover reports from subordinate team members, assigning remaining tasks, and preparing detailed maintenance reports upon job completion.
- Troubleshooting and resolving electrical malfunctions and performing repairs and adjustments on engines, machinery, and drilling equipment.
- Maintaining thorough documentation of all maintenance activities, including formal handover reports and verbal briefings on the condition and status of equipment to the electrical supervisor.
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in power generation, distribution, and reinforcement systems by analyzing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams—helping ensure timely equipment recovery and uninterrupted drilling operations.
- Supervising, guiding, and mentoring the electrical maintenance team in proper equipment care, preventive inspections, and maintenance routines at the rig site and in camp facilities—aligned with the pre-defined maintenance schedules.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (minimum requirement)
- At least 7 years of experience in electrical systems maintenance, preferably in drilling or oil & gas operations
- Willingness to work in remote onshore project locations and be on-call as required
- Proficient in electrical diagnostics and system troubleshooting
- Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and circuit diagrams
- Experienced in planning and executing preventive maintenance
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
- Familiar with safety protocols and high-voltage system handling
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Requires travel
- Work location: Onshore drilling site
- Salary: Negotiable