Job Title



Electrical Technician (Offshore FPSO)



Location



Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) – Offshore

Employment Type



Rotation-Based Offshore Assignment (e.g., 28/28 or Company rotation)

Job Purpose



The Electrical Technician is responsible for carrying out preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on the FPSO's electrical systems and equipment to ensure the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of production, marine, utility, and accommodation facilities. Working under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Technician supports maintenance activities, troubleshooting, equipment inspections, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with Company HSSEQ standards and applicable offshore regulations.

Key Responsibilities



Electrical Maintenance

Equipment Support

Inspection & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning Support

Documentation

HSSEQ Responsibilities

Team Support



Qualifications



Essential



• National Diploma, Trade Certificate, or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade.
• Qualified Electrician with recognised trade certification.
• Offshore survival certification (e.g., BOSIET/FOET or equivalent).
• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate.
• Low Voltage electrical authorisation (or equivalent competency).

Preferred



• Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• High Voltage (HV) Switching/Authorised Person certification.
• Hazardous Area (Ex) Electrical certification (e.g., IECEx CompEx or equivalent).
• SAP PM or equivalent CMMS training.

Experience



Essential



• Minimum 3–5 years experience as an Electrical Technician in the oil and gas, petrochemical, marine, power generation, or heavy industrial sector.
• Previous offshore experience on an FPSO, production platform, drilling rig, or offshore support vessel is preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial electrical systems, motors, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.

Preferred



• Experience with gas turbine or diesel generator electrical systems.
• Experience working in hazardous (Ex) areas.
• Experience during offshore shutdowns and commissioning activities.

Knowledge



• Electrical power generation and distribution
• LV and MV electrical systems
• Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Electrical protection systems
• Hazardous area electrical equipment
• Preventive maintenance techniques
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO procedures
• CMMS (SAP PM preferred)
• Offshore HSSEQ standards and electrical safety regulations

Working Conditions



• Offshore rotational assignment (typically 21/21 or 28/28).
• 12-hour shifts with call-out availability for equipment breakdowns and emergencies.
• Work in electrical rooms, machinery spaces, production areas, utility systems, confined spaces, and exposed deck areas.
• Exposure to offshore weather conditions, high noise levels, rotating machinery, and hazardous areas.
• Mandatory use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc-flash and electrical safety PPE where required.

Typical Certifications



• Electrical Trade Certificate / Journeyman Qualification
• BOSIET / FOET
• Offshore Medical Certificate
• HS Awareness / Escape
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)
• Low Voltage (LV) Authorised Person
• High Voltage (HV) Switching (preferred)
• IECEx CompEx or equivalent Hazardous Area (Ex) certification (preferred)
• Basic First Aid
• Fire Awareness / Basic Fire Fighting
• Manual Handling

Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026