Electronic Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our client's Jackup rig which is currently in the UAE and will later move to South America.

Job Overview: The Electronics Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all electronic, control, and instrumentation systems onboard a jack-up drilling rig. This role ensures safe, reliable, and continuous drilling operations by maintaining critical control systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Maintain and repair electronic control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults in drilling control systems, power management, and automation systems.
• Ensure proper functioning of sensors, transmitters, and control valves.

Calibration & Testing

• Perform routine calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Conduct loop checks and function testing of control systems.
• Maintain calibration records and certificates.

Control Systems & Automation

• Work with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems (e.g., drilling control systems, BOP control systems).
• Assist in software diagnostics and system upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and optimize reliability.

Electrical & Safety Systems

• Support maintenance of power distribution and electrical instrumentation interfaces.
• Maintain fire & gas detection systems and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area (Ex) requirements.

Drilling Equipment Support

• Maintain instrumentation on: Top drive systems, Mud pumps, Draw works, BOP (Blowout Preventer) control systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain logs, reports, and maintenance records.
• Follow company procedures and industry standards (API, IEC, etc.).
• Participate in audits and safety drills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience of 3+ years on offshore jack-up rigs or drilling units.
• Familiarity with major OEM systems (e.g., drilling control systems, PLC brands).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Instrument calibration tools, Hazardous area equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.