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)

• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of
  jackup rig electrical systems
  , including:
• Power generation & distribution (HV/LV switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers)
• Drilling equipment (top drives, draw works, VFD systems)
• Jacking system controls (PLC-driven leg elevation systems)
• Emergency systems (UPS, battery banks, emergency lighting)
• HVAC & refrigeration (crew quarters, hazardous areacompliance)

• Ensure compliance with
  Qatar Energy (QE) standards
  ,
  IEC/ATEX regulations
  , and
  Qatar Civil Defense (QCD) fire safety codes
  .
• Conduct
  hazardous area inspections
  (Zone1/Zone 2 classifications for explosive atmospheres).
• Implement
  Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)and
  Permit-to-Work(PTW)procedures.
• Supervise
  electricians, E&Itechnicians, and subcontractors
  .
• Coordinate with
  onshore engineering teams
  for major repairs and spare parts procurement.

• Lead troubleshooting during
  blackouts,electrical fires, or equipment failures
  .
• Ensure
  emergency generators
  and
  UPSsystems
  are operational.

• 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).

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent trade certification).
• 10+ years offshore experience (5+ as Chief Electrician on
  jackuprigs
  ).
• ATEX/IECEx Certification (for hazardous area electrical work).
• COMPEX (Ex01-Ex04) (highly preferred for Gulf region).
• QP Safety Passport
• Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Certificate
• BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival & Helicopter Escape)

• Siemens/ABB PLC & VFD troubleshooting (critical for jacking systems).
• HV Switching Certification (if handling 6.6kV/11kV systems).
• SAP/CMMS experience (for maintenance tracking).