Job description
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
- 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)
- 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.
- Team Leadership
- Supervise electricians, E&I technicians, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with onshore engineering teams for major repairs and spare parts procurement.
- Emergency Response
- Lead troubleshooting during blackouts, electrical fires, or equipment failures.
- Ensure emergency generators and UPS systems are operational.
- 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).
Requirements
- 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).