Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician
**Req Id**:19471
**Job Family**:Electrical Offshore
**Location**:Rio de Janeiro, BR,
**Description**:
- Reports To- Electrical Supervisor
- Background- The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue.
- The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.
- Authority- The Electrical Technician is authorized to perform activities as per the level of Electrical Authorization granted by the UEA or Fleet Electrical Assessor.
- Immediate Subordinates- Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives.
- Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards- 2) Maintain and adjust the condition of electrical assets:
- Electrical Systems, Equipment, UPS Batteries, Generators Switchboards, Motors, Wiring, Portable tools etc.
- 1 Comply with relevant authorization procedures, safe working practices and specific instructions.
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- Complete maintenance and preservation in an agreed timescale, using safe and appropriate methods and agreed procedures.
- 3 Ensure resources and spares are planned for and used cost effectively.
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- Ensure the correct, current operating requirements are available for reference.
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- Ensure any assets which have been maintained or had parameters adjusted still comply with specified operating requirements with minimum disruption and with the specified methods, tools and materials.
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- Monitor and record any maintenance or adjustments accurately in work history in MMS.
- 2) Monitor And Assess the Performance And Condition Of Electrical Assets.
- 1 Obtain information or parameters from reliable sources (Inspection ports, connections, vendor documentary information, instrument readings, diagnostic equipment) using approved methods.
- 2 Use monitoring equipment or procedures correctly to assess the condition of electrical assets.
- 3 Ensure monitoring and checks are carried out in line with specified MMS timescales and schedules.
- 4 Record and communicate monitored outcomes accurately and in timely fashion to raise the effectiveness of MMS.
- 5 Compare current performance with previous assessments and act where differences must be addressed.
- 3) Diagnose Faults in Electrical Assets.
- 1 Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures.
- 3 Determine the cause, nature and extent of problems in the performance and condition of electrical systems or assets.
- 4 Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take.
- 5 Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.
- 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures.
- 1 Sample and check that controlled process discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
- 2 Identify and halt unplanned discharges where possible, and reported immediately according to policy, procedure and regulation.
- 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
- 4 Ensure resources such as PPE, materials, tools and spares are accounted and not wasted or used inefficiently.
- 5) Emergency Response
- 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
- 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.
- Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies- Offshore - Handover- Offshore - Emergency Response- Offshore - Bunkering- Offshore - Operating Engine Room Equipment- Offshore - Diagnosis and Fault Finding- Offshore - Global Enterprise Management System- Offshore - Safety Management- Offshore - Low Level Maintenance- Offshore - Condition Monitoring- Offshore - Watchkeeping- Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience- Once recruited, the Technician will be authorized by the UEA to the appropriate level.
- Proven experience and qualified to ONC/ HNC, or NVQ Level 3 or recognized equivalent in Electrical Maintenance Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' experience preferred, with 2 years offshore petrochemical experience desired.
- Good knowledge of PTW, Electrical Isolation Standards, Risk Assessment, Power Management System, Generation on LV.
- COMP-EX Certified.
- HV/LV Protection Relay and HVLV Switching.
- Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.

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