Electrician

Job Summary

The Electrician performs preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, with oversight of the Chief Electrician; the Electrician communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of electrical components for the following: 
  • Drilling equipment (i.e. drilling motors and auxiliaries, top drive systems, mud pumps, etc.); 
  • Marine equipment (ie. thruster motors, ballast system, cranes, etc.); and 
  • General rig equipment (i.e. HVAC, refrigeration plants, power, etc.). Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, company requirements and contractual obligations. 
• Coordinates planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum of six week overview to cover current hitch and half of back‐to-back hitch; maintain an updated and accurate detailed historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents. 
• Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned on safety & environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s) as defined in VAMS.

• For rigs with Performance Standards
  • Prioritizes maintenance task assigned with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards.
  • Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in VAMS.

• • Uses the VAMS system to be able to identify equipment identified as Barriers.
• Ensures that sufficient spares are maintained onboard, in conjunction with the Chief Electrician and Electrical/Electronic Supervisor, for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems; demonstrate a proactive attitude with regards to upcoming Preventive Maintenance System. 
• Maintains workshop equipment/tools to the highest safety standards. 
• Maintains, installs and works on hazardous area electrical equipment. 
• Performs daily visual inspections of equipment; prevent/rectify actual and potential malfunctions, and report potentially dangerous conditions to the Chief Electrician. 
• Informs Chief Electrician and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig. 
• Creates and supports an environment in which open communications occurs between departments, clients and third parties as required. 
• Clearly and accurately communicates work status at end of shift and end of hitch handovers. 

Qualifications / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Basic electrical knowledge/skills through work experience or Certificate of education in lieu of work experience. 
• Basic Computer Skills. 
• Completion of all training and certification requirements for Electrician as described in the training matrix. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.