Electrician - Offshore Drilling Vessel

About the role

Transocean's Offshore Maintenance Group is looking for an Electrician to assist the Chief Electrician in the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment on board a drilling vessel. The position reports to the Chief Electrician and has no supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment and comply with permit-to-work and isolation systems
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair power generation and distribution equipment such as generators, engine controls, SCRs, switchgear and transformers
• Maintain and repair rig equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, communication systems, lighting and drilling equipment such as the driller's console, top drive, drawworks and mud pumps
• Maintain and repair marine equipment such as thruster motors, ballast pumps, control panels and cranes
• Install new electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and junction boxes as required
• Carry out power calculations, power factor, insulation and positive relay tests, and study electrical schematics
• Keep spares in good supply, inform the Chief Electrician when reordering is needed, and report technical problems to the supervisor and Field Support Group
• Help implement audit recommendations, keep repair and maintenance reports accurate, and support the maintenance budget

Required profile

• High school diploma (U.S.) or proof of formal education or a relevant craft certificate
• Preferred: successful military discharge, trade school or university graduate with applicable knowledge
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates
• Norway specific: qualifications in line with the Havtil ref. Activities Regulations and NOG requirements, and knowledge of NOG and ETO requirements under STCW III/6

Required skills

• Knowledge of the technical calculations needed for the electrical operation of the drilling unit
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow the Task Planning and Risk Assessment process, safety case duties and emergency drills