Assistant Electrician Offshore Jackup Rig

Job Title: Assistant Electrician – Offshore Jackup Rig
Location: Offshore Qatar (North Field Expansion, Halul Island, or
Contracted Rigs)
Employment Type: Rotational (42/ 21)
Reporting To: Chief Electrician / Electrical Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical System Support

·       Assist in maintenance
& troubleshooting of:

o   HV/LV switchgear (Siemens, ABB)

o   Drilling equipment circuits (VFDs, top drives, drawworks)

o   Emergency systems (UPS, batteries, lighting)

o   Jacking system controls (PLC panels, motor starters)

2. Preventive Maintenance

·       Perform thermal imaging checks
on electrical panels

·       Conduct insulation resistance tests on
motors/cables

·       Replace contactors, relays, and
breakers

3. Safety & Compliance

·       Follow Qatar Energy (QP) electrical
safety standards

·       Adhere to ATEX/IECEx protocols in
hazardous zones

·       Implement LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) procedures

4. Emergency Response

·       Support blackout recovery and equipment
failures

·       Participate in electrical fire drills

Requirements

Benefits