Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Job Type: Technical Individual Contributor
Grade: Grade K
Department: Morecambe Hub Operations
Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy
Reporting to: E&I Team Lead

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Morecambe Hub Operations team in Barrow-in-Furness.

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out routine and non-routine electrical maintenance, fault finding and defect repair across operational plant and equipment associated with gas production, processing and condensate storage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical maintenance professional with an oil & gas, petrochemical or process operations background to join a technically focused team and play an important role in maintaining the reliability, safety and availability of critical plant.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in electrical maintenance within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry
• Experience working within production, processing or industrial maintenance environments
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline
• Sound understanding of electrical and engineering principles
• Experience with plant maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification
• Strong understanding of HSE and process safety requirements
• Experience working with permit-to-work and safe systems of work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• HV, SAEP or REP qualification is desirable
• Commitment to maintaining relevant technical competencies and mandatory training

What You Will Be Doing

As an Electrical Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine and non-routine electrical maintenance and defect repair on operational plant and equipment.
• Investigating complex technical faults and identifying effective solutions to return plant and equipment to normal operating service.
• Carrying out maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Preparing technical reports and maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Supporting commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned operating programmes are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Contributing to the design and commissioning of plant modifications.
• Identifying opportunities for modifications and improvements to maintain plant reliability and availability.
• Supervising contractors, vendors and other personnel where required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, safe working practices and permit-to-work requirements.
• Supporting the wider maintenance and operations teams as required.
• Undertaking Power Technician duties and, when appropriately qualified, acting as SAEP/REP.
• Participating in emergency response duties and maintaining the required competencies.
• Supporting a positive Incident-Free Workplace culture and maintaining high standards of HSE and process safety.

Health, Safety & Environment

Safety is a fundamental part of the Electrical Technician role.

You will be expected to actively support the company''s HSE and process safety standards, ensuring that all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with established procedures.

You will be required to:

Follow all relevant HSE policies, procedures and company standards.

Ensure appropriate permits and safe systems of work are in place.

Identify and manage workplace hazards.

Maintain a strong focus on process safety and environmental performance.

Complete all required mandatory and compliance training.

Maintain the technical competencies required to perform the role safely and effectively.

Working With Others

The successful Electrical Technician will work closely with:

E&I Team Lead

Maintenance Supervisors

Operations Support Supervisors

Electrical, Mechanical and Instrument Technicians

Contractors and external service providers

You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines.

About You

We are looking for an Electrical Technician who is technically capable, safety-focused and able to work effectively in a demanding industrial environment.

You should be confident investigating electrical faults, carrying out maintenance activities and working to established procedures. Experience within an oil & gas, petrochemical, gas processing or similar process environment is particularly important.

You will also need to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining the competencies required for the position.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work within a technically challenging energy and gas production environment, supporting the safe and reliable operation of critical plant and equipment.

You will have the opportunity to:

Work within an experienced multidisciplinary maintenance team.

Develop your technical skills within a major energy environment.

Work on critical gas production and processing infrastructure.

Gain exposure to commissioning, plant modifications and complex fault finding.

Develop your electrical and process industry experience.

Take on additional responsibilities as your competencies develop.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Electrical Technician with a background in oil & gas, petrochemical or industrial maintenance and are looking for your next opportunity in Barrow-in-Furness, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and details of your relevant electrical technician-qualifications and certifications.