Field Electrician (Catwalk & Bucking Unit)

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on catwalks and bucking units to ensure optimal performance and reliability

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faults in PLC systems, including input/output modules, 

communication networks, and control logic

Maintain and troubleshoot Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems, including resolving system freezes, restarts, and communication failures

Diagnose and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used in motors controlling conveyors, rollers, and bucking unit rotation systems

Perform electrical maintenance on motors, sensors, encoders, limit switches, solenoid valves, relays, and control panels

Support maintenance and troubleshooting of torque-turn systems, ensuring accurate make-up and break-out operations

Inspect, test, and maintain electrical safety systems, including emergency stops (E-stops), interlocks, alarms, and protective devices

Conduct routine equipment inspections and functional testing to identify potential failures before they occur.

Perform fault finding on power distribution systems, including breakers, contactors, transformers, and junction boxes

Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics

Carry out cable termination, wiring, and panel modifications as required during maintenance or upgrades

Assist in rig-up, commissioning, rig-down, and mobilization/demobilization of catwalk and bucking unit equipment

Ensure compliance with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and Permit to Work systems during all maintenance activities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment

Repair electrical equipment such as panel lighting, circuit breakers, junction boxes, voltage regulators and reverse current relays

Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment

Read and analyze electrical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals

Repair or replace defective or worn electrical parts

Troubleshoot miscellaneous electrical equipment

Foresee potential equipment malfunctions or failures and preforms required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem

Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment

Ensure availability of critical electrical spare parts, and initiate material requests when required

Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major equipment failures and implement corrective actions

Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly and efficiently to minimize downtime and operational disruption

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and equipment condition at all times.

Comply with all HSE policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment and zero harm to personnel and equipment

Provide technical support and guidance to junior personnel when required

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and safety

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager in line with business requirements

Bachelors/Diploma in Engineering

Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities 

Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as an Electrician

Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment

Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications

Should have at least 6 years of work experience in maintaining electrical equipment

Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger's role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed

Knowledgeable of electrical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools