Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Morecambe, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Wood is recruiting a core Electrical Technician for Spirit Energy NUI platforms, offshore Morecambe. 

Responsibilities

1.    The safe, efficient and effective operation of the installation (including satellites) electrical systems and equipment while acting as Responsible Person in accordance with legislation2.    When assessed as competent, perform process and production operator duties and tasks as required and under the guidance, direction and control of the Wood Supervisor and / or main control room during planned and unplanned shutdowns and process start up3.    Complete the duties of the Responsible Authorised Electrical Person when nominated and deemed competent by Authorising Engineer in accordance with Client Electrical Safety Rules4.    Stop, start and synchronise the HV and LV generation systems and equipment as required5.    Carry out switching on HV and LV distribution systems and drilling generators to support production, as required6.    Apply and remove busbar main earth7.    Alter electrical protection settings as required on HR and LV distribution systems8.    Isolate / de-isolate electrical systems and equipment in accordance with electrical working precautions Company Operating procedures and standards including:a.    LV small power distribution systemb.    LV battery / UPS systemc.    HV distribution system9.    Safeguarding the reliability, availability and “fit for purpose” operational condition of electrical systems and equipment sufficient to meet the operational availability targets of the installation10.    Keep up to date with electrical working legislation and regulations11.    The safe and efficient performance of allocated production duties and tasks12.    Assist specialist contractor personnel as necessary in the undertaking and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance activity and tasks on the Electrical equipment13.    Re-prioritise preventative maintenance work as necessary to accommodate unforeseen corrective maintenance tasks to enable safety and production to be sustained and / or restored14.    Cooperate with the Wood Supervisors to coordinate the activities of the Electrical Technicians15.    Ensure work programmes and schedules are completed safely, efficiently, effectively and within planned timescales16.    Ensure all jobs are accompanied by the necessary and accurately completed documentation 17.    Provide technical knowledge and experience in diagnosing and resolving maintenance and / or operational problems and / or identification of opportunities for improvement18.    Act as competent person, when required, in witnessing contractor tests on electrical systems and equipment19.    When assessed as competent, perform process and production operator duties and tasks as required and under the guidance, direction and control of the Wood Supervisor and / or main control room during planned and unplanned shutdowns and process start up
General Responsibilities of Employees
1.    Take care of your personal health and safety and, by your actions, help to ensure the safety of others2.    Comply with company policies, Code of Business Conduct etc., local policies, standards and legislation3.    Bring to the attention of Supervisors any hazards or potential hazards in all spheres of activity4.    Report promptly all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Supervisor5.    Ensure knowledge and understanding of HS&E responsibilities and actively participate in health and safety activities on board Douglas6.    Ensure your personal certificates as per Company skills matrix are valid and safety critical competency is maintained and also compile and maintain personal profile  to demonstrate competency in line with Company procedure7.    In the event of an emergency, carry out such duties as identified in the emergency response procedure or station bill and participate in emergency response team training8.    Train other personnel as directed; take on multi-tasking duties as and when competency proved in skills defined by Client and act flexibly to cover temporary projects and other roles as required9.    Actively suggest improvements to installation processes10.    Lead/attend Hazops/ Hazids/Work Place Risk Assessments/Tool Box Talks as and when required11.    Participate in audits and inspections as directed by Line Manager or Client12.    Ensure that any defects in working practices, machinery, tools, equipment, protective measures and protective clothing are immediately brought to the attention of management so that steps can be instigated to remedy the defect or take the equipment out of service until repaired or made safe13.    Provide a detailed handover log to provide sufficient information to the oncoming shift team to continue safe and efficient operation.    
The above is an outline of key duties and accountabilities, rather than an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities.  The postholder is expected to undertake any tasks which may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.  This may include working at other locations within the Clients asset where competencies and certification are valid. 

Qualifications

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training course
OGUK medical
MIST
ONC level ‘Electrical’ or equivalent
CompEX
Electrical Regulations and Safety Rules
HV Switching
18th Edition Wiring Regulations

About Us

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