Offshore Electrical Technician

Do you want to be a part of a forward thinking team, challenging how things are done today to find improved solutions for tomorrow? Are you energetic and driven, with real hunger to progress? The MDL brand is centred on a unique personality that shapes us in the development of our team and guides us on how we select who should be part of it. We live Ingenious Instinct by always being open minded to ideas, whatever they are and whomever they come from. We encourage creativity and problem solving, we challenge our team, our processes and our offering to customers, and we celebrate our successes.

We are hiring 2 Offshore Electrical Technicians to join our Assets & Operations Department.

About the Role

The primary role of the Offshore Electrical Technician is to ensure the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of MDL Flex-lay assets whilst offshore. This involves working with a range of electrical equipment, control systems, and associated components used in the flex-lay operations of MDL equipment.

Key Result Areas

• Offshore Operations: Safely and proficiently performing operations with MDL flex lay assets to deliver client missions.
• Electrical System Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of electrical systems and components on offshore rental assets to identify potential issues, defects, or areas requiring maintenance.
• Mechanical System Inspections: Assist mechanics when required to carry out inspections of mechanical systems and components on offshore rental assets to identify potential issues, defects, or areas requiring maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Perform electrical troubleshooting to identify the root cause of malfunctions, failures, or performance issues. Utilize appropriate tools and techniques to diagnose electrical problems accurately.
• Maintenance and Repair: Carry out maintenance and repair activities on electrical systems, including wiring, switches, circuit breakers, control panels, lighting systems, and other electrical components. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards during all maintenance and repair tasks.
• Equipment Calibration: Calibrate electrical equipment and instruments to maintain accurate readings and ensure proper functionality.
• Preventive Maintenance: Implement preventive maintenance measures to minimize the occurrence of electrical faults, failures, and breakdowns. Develop and follow maintenance schedules for electrical systems and components.
• Component Replacement: Replace faulty or damaged electrical components, such as fuses, relays, contactors, motors, and sensors, ensuring compatibility and functionality.
• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards during all maintenance and rectification activities. Identify and address potential safety hazards promptly.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections performed. Prepare detailed reports on electrical issues, repairs, and recommendations for improvement.

Leadership & Customer Focus

• Leadership: Set the standard, leading by example in terms of professionalism and work ethic.
• Customer Focus: Ensure customer experience is prioritised at all times.

Quality Management System (QMS) & Continuous Improvement

• Follow MDL Integrated Management System, Policies and Procedures.
• Actively engage in the continuous improvement of process and procedures.
• Actively engage in reporting of issues and lessons learned.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• To follow the process of continuous improvement and to demonstrate a continuous improvement approach towards all processes, products, and tasks within their role.
• To show commitment to HSEQ and to set good personal examples on HSEQ issues within their area of operation and influence.
• Required to report all accidents and near misses to their line manager.
• To lead by example and set high standards at all times, in all aspects of their role.
• To actively participate in all aspects of HSEQ awareness, education, training, and communication.
• To STOP any job, or any other activity, if not adhering to MDL standards or procedures.
• To take on the role of a Temporary Supervisor where required.
• Occasional support in Yard based works when required.
• To ensure spares inventories are conducted accordingly, to ensure spares/tooling lists are kept up to date and reported back to Offshore.

Qualifications

• +5 Years’ experience in an offshore environment.
• Offshore Flex Lay experience (Preferable).
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (Preferred).
• Modern Apprenticeship, time served (or equivalent) in Electrical (Essential).
• Able to demonstrate competence in reading and understanding electrical drawings (Essential).
• Able to interpret and write electrically biased documentation (Mandatory).
• Good communication skills, able to relay technical information to various stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal use of the English language.
• Computer literate (Preferred).
• Able to identify and use technical tools and instruments (Essential).
• Able to fact find, fault identify, and problem solve (Preferred).

Work Environment: Work is primarily based on client vessels globally. Exposure to inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.) is inevitable. The job holder can be subject to high noise areas and often a very dirty environment, as well as exposed to heavy tools and high pressurised equipment.

At Maritime Developments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.