Our client a leading Oil & Gas Operator are hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their onshore Maintenance team, supporting operations in the Southern North Sea.
Reporting directly to the Electrical Technical Authority, this position is responsible for the assurance of electrical generation and distribution systems up to 11kV, including its safe and reliable operation across all of our clients assets.
This role involves working in a team of discipline support engineers and graduates to provide day-to-day electrical support to all operational activities.
In addition, there will be a responsibility to ensure compliance with company electrical performance standards and HSE legislation.
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position based in our Norwich office, with periodic offshore travel required.
Key Responsibilities: Electrical System Integrity : Ensure the technical integrity, reliability, availability, and maintainability of electrical distribution systems to meet production targets.
Maintenance Management : Oversee and support day-to-day maintenance of facility electrical systems, ensuring compliance with BS EN 60079 for hazardous area equipment.
Equipment Upgrades : Identify, design, and implement upgrades of redundant or obsolete equipment, including preparing detailed budget submissions when necessary.
Strategy Support : Assist in the development and implementation of the Electrical Maintenance Strategy, focusing on integrity management of electrical equipment.
Technology & Cost Management : Promote the use of best technology to enhance production efficiency, control spending, and ensure best value from suppliers and contractors.
Project Management : Manage and support electrical modifications and project operations, ensuring effective and safe execution in compliance with the Management of Change process.
Compliance & Audits : Ensure adherence to company performance standards and HSE legislation.
Conduct internal audits, onsite assurance surveys, and review completed work orders.
Competency Assessment : Assess the competencies of Electrical Technicians and sign off against the Perenco UK competency framework.
Required Safety & Environmentally Critical Courses: CompEx Ex14: Responsible Person with Technical Competence SUEPEE & Intrinsic Safety or CompEx Ex12: Application Design Engineer Education: Degree in a relevant engineering discipline; Chartered Engineering Status is preferred or currently being pursued.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in onshore/offshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Power Generation industries.
How to Apply: Please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to this role.
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