Electrical Support Engineer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Electrical Support Engineer is a critical role within the onshore O&M team delivering on safe and reliable operation of equipment whilst ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained. The position is embedded within a multi-disciplined operations support team with an electrical engineering and maintenance bias supporting Duty Holder decommissioning operations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Ensure electrical related equipment is safely managed and maintained effectively and that any engineering & maintenance activities are delivered in accordance with Statutory Regulations, Health, Safety & Environmental practices.

Prioritise repairs and inspections as required. Record the integrity status of the electrical equipment and provide preliminary assessment of any associated risk

Review maintenance deferrals for planned and corrective maintenance work

Management of 3rd party electrical generation equipment hire and associated offshore vendor maintenance

Responsible for company Electrical Assurance and Verification requirements

Review and input into Operational Risk Assessments

Responsible for development and management of the asset electrical budget.

Input into Management of Change process and that changes to the design and maintenance of electrical equipment are appropriately documented. Occasionally manage minor modifications

Provide technical support to the offshore maintenance and project teams where required

Carry out engineering studies, and root cause investigations where required in support of delivering to an agenda of continuous improvement

Liaise with manufacturers on aspects of equipment trouble shooting and problem solving

Support the development and implementation of decommissioning plans for equipment rundown maintenance strategies to ensure safe and reliable EDC operations

Support the implementation of obsolescence related maintenance aligned with decommissioning project milestones

Support critical equipment reliability and availability reviews

Provide reviews into critical and operational spares ensuring critical spares are always available aligned with project milestones

Review decommissioning work packs, decommissioning work programmes and technical proposals provided by 3rd parties in support of work execution

Support the decommissioning programmes and the implementation of safe electrical procedures and practices

Other duties as assigned which may be reasonably expected within the scope of the role

Knowledge & Qualifications

Electrical engineering Bachelor’s degree preferred or proven relevant offshore experience.

Ideally candidates should hold chartership accreditation with a recognised UK professional body and be recognised as a Chartered Engineer through the Engineering Council UK

Valid OGUK Medical, MIST and BOSIET is preferred

Skills & Experience

Proven experience of working in an Electrical support role within the Energy Industry, is essential

Excellent analytical and reporting skills, is essential

Ability to operate effectively with minimum supervision is essential

Ability to lead, influence and coach others is essential

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships is essential

Demonstratable skills in adapting to change and leading change processes and promoting behaviours that meet the organisation’s Aims and Values is essential