Senior Electrical Technician - Petrofac

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination. The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey. We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Electrical Technician will support the Electrical Supervisor for the installation in the delivery of electrical work including isolations and switching
• Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
• Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures.
• Conducts isolation procedures of all electrical equipment.
• Applies and commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake continuous professional development required for the role.
• Demonstrate sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management when executing work,
• Provides a supporting working environment based on respect for health, safety, environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
• Provide input to major accident hazard management, in particular the prevention, detection, control, mitigation and responses.
• Supports/Assists in ensuring Ensures the availability and reliability of installation power distribution system.
• Builds effective working relationships with other departments and shifts to ensure all electrical works are executed per plan.
• Ensures necessary preparation for relevant scheduled activities.
• Completes all verification assurance and maintenance routines and maintain records for same.
• Be competent in the (asset) electrical safety procedures
• Assists in undertaking site Supervision as well as providing support to the electrical technicians and vendors on the asset ensuring that maintenance work is executed in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Carries out periodic maintenance audits on all designated areas and makes recommendations on same to prevent damages.
• Notify the Electrical Supervisor on all defects in practices, equipment and tools
• Maintains accurate and appropriate maintenance records and ensure that the data is entered into the appropriate software
• Actively participate and support all Client and PFM Health, Safety & Environmental plans, initiatives and improvements
• Carry out all activities in accordance with ISSOW including the following:
• Comprehensive and detailed Risk Assessments and Toolbox Talks
• Stop and re-asses any job where change is identified.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• Professional membership in Engineering from countries trained in an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Prior knowledge and experience of HV/LV competence, HV Power System, Power Management, and explosion protected equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical maintenance practices, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation.
• Experience in the control and use of “Safe Systems of Work” (PTW) including their procedures.
• Experience of maintenance scheduling, organizing, coordinating and controlling/monitoring work.
• Vendor management experience.
• REP Authorized Electrical technician, or working towards
• Previous supervisor experience preferred
• Previous experience with Maximo or similar CMMS including referral/rescheduling process and backlog management
• Capable of providing direct technical advice, guidance and supervision
• Ability to effectively participate in the planning of daily activities
• Can manage people issues linked to behaviors and employee relations
• Computer literate including use of Microsoft office suite

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