Chief Electrician – Offshore Jackup Rig

Job Title: Chief Electrician – Offshore Jackup Rig Location: Offshore Qatar (North Field, Halul Island, or Contracted Rigs) Employment Type: Rotational (e.g., 28 days on/28 days off) Reporting To: Rig Manager / OIM (Offshore Installation Manager) Key Responsibilities 1. Electrical Systems Management · Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of jackup rig electrical systems, including: o Power generation & distribution (HV/LV switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers) o Drilling equipment (top drives, draw works, VFD systems) o Jacking system controls (PLC-driven leg elevation systems) o Emergency systems (UPS, battery banks, emergency lighting) o HVAC & refrigeration (crew quarters, hazardous area compliance) 2. Compliance & Safety · Ensure compliance with Qatar Energy (QE) standards, IEC/ATEX regulations, and Qatar Civil Defense (QCD) fire safety codes. · Conduct hazardous area inspections (Zone 1/Zone 2 classifications for explosive atmospheres). · Implement Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures. 3. Team Leadership · Supervise electricians, E&I technicians, and subcontractors. · Coordinate with onshore engineering teams for major repairs and spare parts procurement. 4. Emergency Response · Lead troubleshooting during blackouts, electrical fires, or equipment failures. · Ensure emergency generators and UPS systems are operational. 5. Documentation & Audits · Maintain logs for Qatar Ministry of Energy inspections and Class surveys (ABS/DNV). · Report electrical incidents to QE (Qatar Energy) or Nakilat (if rig is chartered). Requirements Qualifications & Certifications Mandatory: · Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent trade certification). · 10+ years offshore experience (5+ as Chief Electrician on jackup rigs). · ATEX/IECEx Certification (for hazardous area electrical work). · COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) (highly preferred for Gulf region). · Qatar-Specific Certs: o QP Safety Passport o Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Certificate o BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival & Helicopter Escape) Preferred: · Siemens/ABB PLC & VFD troubleshooting (critical for jacking systems). · HV Switching Certification (if handling 6.6kV/11kV systems). · SAP/CMMS experience (for maintenance tracking).