Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:
Supervise and participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment and related
electrical elements of mechanical equipment located on assigned rig, covering AC distribution, power and
lighting systems, DC electric drive systems, control boards, switch-gear assembly, S.C.R/VFD. equipment,
drilling instrument and control. Implement and follow up on preventive maintenance program and effect
breakdown repairs as required.
Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Supervises assigned Company and contract personnel engaged in electrical maintenance and repair

work on assigned rig. Allocates jobs to subordinates in accordance with their skills and checks work
upon completion. Such jobs range from domestic type (installation of washing machines) to industrial
(Silicon control Rectifiers/Variable Frequency Drives, installation to convert AC to DC). Performs
supervisory functions at the level established by management for the position.

• Responds to and investigates breakdowns, delegates work where possible or performs more complex

work personally. Diagnoses faults by testing, isolating equipment, stripping down to replace or repair
faulty parts, reassembling, testing and re-commissioning where appropriate. Such work is frequently
undertaken with other technicians and necessitates the use of pullers, bearing press, in addition to the
use of normal hand tools. Effects temporary repairs to maintain drilling activity.

• Follows up on preventive maintenance schedules to ensure adequate performance of equipment by

reviewing manufacturers' manuals, using experience and referring to previous performance of similar
equipment. Ensures that schedule is adhered to and maintains records accordingly.

• Participates in the installation of new equipment to ensure provision of adequate power to required

location, plans routing of cables and maintains drawings of such modifications to ensure continuity.
This includes installations of such items as telecommunications, photocopier and gas, fire and safety
devices.

• Assesses repairs required to components and determines when such repairs can be undertaken on

board or alternatively where full workshop facilities are necessary. Utilises components from other
equipment when necessary to facilitate repair and recommends scrapping items out where appropriate.
Participates in rig move activities by checking electrical items as per rig move preparation list. Work
includes, disconnecting and nippling down electrical equipment and cables and later reconnecting all
such equipment on completion of the move. Maintains records of running hours and operations for all
DC power items. Liases with Manager (Rig) to shut off main power, whenever required.

• Liaises with Manager (Rig), Mechanic (Rig), and Driller when shutting down of equipment is necessary,

for safety reasons. Promotes an awareness of electrical safety at all times and obtains necessary
electrical work permits.

• Checks all systems on a regular basis including emergency lighting system, emergency electrical

equipment, limit switches on cranes (to control angle of crane) and submits reports on such checks
together with details of other works undertaken.

• Carries out other similar or related duties such as assisting and establishing and monitoring material

budget, checking and maintaining all rig instrumentation systems, checking and maintaining water well
pumps and generator, maintaining log book on all electrical works carried out during shift, observing
good housekeeping and participating in safety meetings to advise on risks associated with electrical
hazards and secures work permits necessary for electrical works.

• Responsible for electrical equipment.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of

practice.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification:

• B.Sc. in Engineering discipline preferably Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:

• 8 years' experience in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment (high voltage) AC/DC.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Computer literate.

Skills Required