Job Summary
Carryout all planned preventive maintenance activities, repairing and servicing all electrical equipment and systems essential to drilling operations considering the safety of personnel, the environment, and equipment to maximize drilling operation efficiency.
Roles & Responsibilities
Troubleshooting and Repairs:
- Collaborates with senior electrician in identifying and resolving electrical issues by conducting tests, inspections, and troubleshooting procedures. Promptly reports any equipment damage or faults to rig supervisors.
- Maintain rig equipment & repair failures and malfunctions in electrical equipment and systems, utilizing diagnostic tools, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to fix complex mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions to restore functionality and minimize downtime.
Equipment Maintenance & Operations
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all rig power generation and distribution equipment such as generators, engine controls units, SCR’s, VSD’s, UPS’s, transformers, etc.
- Perform the maintenance, repair, and servicing of electrical equipment on the rig as HVAC systems, communication systems, consoles & control panels, DC drilling motors & auxiliaries, thruster motors, ballast pumps, etc. to ensure optimal performance of the rig.
- Assist in performing and interpreting power calculations, power factor, insulation tests, and positive relay tests as required.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance of equipment as per the planned maintenance schedule, and/or as directed by Senior Electrician.
- Install new equipment as per regulatory and company standards including paying attention to MOC requirements.
- Utilize the Maintenance System for tracking, monitoring, and managing the maintenance and performance of equipment within the rig.
Materials & Equipment
- Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts, consumables, and supplies to fulfil maintenance requirements and facilitate a safe and efficient operation.
Rig Move
- Performs related duties to prepare the rig for towing, ensure all electrical equipment is correctly secured maintaining the integrity and reliability of the mechanical systems and equipment throughout prior, during and after the rig move.
Housekeeping
- Ensures that the workshop is clean and organized, free of hazards prior to & upon completion of the work tasks, or repairs.
- Ensure Switch rooms, VFD or SCR rooms have no flammable materials contained within them and that these areas are not used as storage areas. Insulating mats will be maintained and kept free of grease and dirt. Wherever possible these areas should be restricted to technical personnel only. Electric shock recovery kits will be maintained and accessible.
- Disposes debris as per the company’s hazardous material segregations policy and as per waste management policy taking into consideration the environmental & safety aspects.
Client Management
- Maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, third party personnel and Client Representatives.
Reporting & Documentation
- Record and report all mechanical maintenance activities, equipment inspections, repairs, and spare parts inventory in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Comply with the permit to work and isolation systems.
People Management
- Develop and train electricians and provide clear instructions regarding their duties, responsibilities, and any necessary safety precautions prior to commencing work.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Formal training as an electrician in the form of a multi-year apprenticeship / training program is required.
- Minimum five (2) years of working experience in the electrical field in drilling and workover operations.
- Preferred to have working experience on Offshore rigs.
Skills/Competencies Required
- Intermediate in the English language (Spoken & Written)
- PC literate in Microsoft Office
- Situation Awareness, Communication, Teamwork, details oriented, Problem Solving,
Physical Requirements
- Rarely climbing (stairs, ladders).
- Rarely bending, twisting, and standing.
- Ability to work outdoors under all extreme weather conditions (Noise / Humidity / Cold / Heat).
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in day/night shift as required with 12-hour minimum shift.
Certifications
- As per ADES Training Matrix.
Our Company
ABOUT US
Delivering world-class drilling services
Headquartered in Al Khobar of Saudi Arabia, ADES owns and operates an elite portfolio of offshore and onshore rigs across the Middle East and Asia. We pride ourselves on providing safe, client-centric services through our world-class operational excellence programs and highly trained workforce. Our resilient business model and efficient cost structure have very well served our growth journey from humble beginnings as a single-string operation two decades ago, to the current industry-leading position as the world’s largest offshore drilling service provider.
Our Culture
Committed to taking care of our people
We take care of our people, and in turn, our people take care of our valuable clients. At ADES, you are not a number in a list; you are the one who makes a difference each and every day.
Why ADES?
Together towards tomorrow
At ADES, we provide industry-leading service to our customers and a people-first approach to our team members. Together, we can help drive a successful tomorrow in all that we do.
