Chief Electrician - Offshore Jackup Rig
Swan Global WLL
Job Title: Chief Electrician – Offshore JackupRig
Location: Offshore Qatar (North Field, Halul Island, or ContractedRigs)
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 maintenanceand troubleshooting of jackup rig electrical systems , including:
- Power generation & distribution (HV/LV switchgear, transformers, circuitbreakers)
- Drilling equipment (top drives, draw works, VFD systems)
- Jacking system controls (PLC-driven leg elevation systems)
- Emergency systems (UPS, battery banks, emergency lighting)
- HVAC & refrigeration (crew quarters, hazardous areacompliance)
2. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Energy (QE)standards , IEC/ATEX regulations , and Qatar CivilDefense (QCD) fire safety codes .
- Conduct hazardous area inspections (Zone1/Zone 2 classifications for explosive atmospheres).
- Implement Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and Permit-to-Work(PTW) procedures.
- Supervise electricians, E&Itechnicians, and subcontractors .
- Coordinate with onshore engineeringteams for major repairs and spare parts procurement.
4. Emergency Response
- Lead troubleshooting during blackouts,electrical fires, or equipment failures .
- Ensure emergency generators and UPSsystems are operational.
5. Documentation & Audits
- Maintain logs for Qatar Ministry ofEnergy inspections and Class surveys (ABS/DNV) .
- Report electrical incidents to QE(Qatar Energy) or Nakilat (if rig is chartered).
Requirements
Qualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:
- Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent trade certification).
- 10+ years offshore experience (5+ as Chief Electrician on jackuprigs ).
- ATEX/IECEx Certification (for hazardous area electrical work).
- COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) (highly preferred for Gulf region).
- QP Safety Passport
- Qatar Ministry of Public Health MedicalCertificate
- BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival & HelicopterEscape)
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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