Senior Electrical Engineer

Position Overview: As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and performance of electrical and control equipment within our offshore facilities. Your expertise will be critical in maintaining operational efficiency, meeting production targets, and upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

•           Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electrical and control equipment to optimize performance and reliability.

•           Coordinate with operations personnel to plan and execute both scheduled and corrective maintenance activities.

•           Conduct audits to ensure compliance with operational procedures, safety regulations, and legal requirements, particularly concerning LV and HV systems.

•           Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance programs to meet statutory and vendor obligations, while continually optimizing performance.

•           Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, trends, and failures to inform decision-making and improve maintenance strategies.

•           Manage third-party electrical support services in accordance with regulatory standards, company policies, and contractual agreements.

•           Ensure adherence to maintenance protocols for electrical equipment in hazardous areas, in line with industry standards.

•           Provide technical guidance and support to onshore and offshore personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

•           Review and provide input on documents issued by relevant departments, contributing to overall project success.

Qualifications and Skills:

•           Extensive experience in electrical maintenance within the Oil and Gas industry, with a proven track record in offshore environments.

•           HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.

•           Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g., IET) would be advantageous.

•           Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems and Performance Standards.

•           Proficiency in computer applications and software-based maintenance systems.

•           Strong analytical skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

•           Effective communication and organizational abilities, with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues at all levels.

•           Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working independently.

•           Offshore survival and medical certification are desirable

Why Join Us: This is an exciting time to be part of the UK and international energy business, with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies. If you want to contribute to a ‘net zero’ future and play a crucial role in driving this change, join our team.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone