Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains and repairs switchgear.
- Operates, maintains and repairs generators/transformers/motors.
- Operates, maintains and repairs SCR and/or AC-AC systems (VFD).
- Operates, maintains and repairs U.P.S. systems.
- Supervises maintenance carried out by third party specialists.
- Maintains and repairs electrical components of the refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Maintains and repairs miscellaneous galley and accommodation appliances and equipment other than microwave ovens.
- Maintains and repairs electrical components of sewage treatment system.
- Maintains and repairs electrical heating system.
- Maintains and repairs electrical components of the hot water heaters.
- Maintains and repairs electrical components of water maker, where applicable.
- Maintains and repairs lighting system of both rig & camp.
- Maintains and repairs control systems related to mud pumps, cement pumps, rotary table, top drive, draw works and EC (Eddy Current) brake.
- Maintains and repairs all air purge pressure systems related to all drilling equipment installed in hazardous areas.
- Supervises maintenance and repair of DC motor prime movers for drilling and other equipment as may be assigned by the Tool Pusher and Drilling Superintendent.
- Supervises maintenance and operation of all solid state circuits.
- Supervises maintenance and operation of solid state and reduced volume motor starters.
- Supervises maintenance, operation and scheduled testing of all MCC protective devices.
- Maintains and repairs AC motors.
- Minimize the Down time of equipment.
- Organize and promote PMS (Preventive Maintenance System) with particular emphasis on safety.
- Maintain records and logs required by company using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Plan work of electrical crew on a daily basis.
- Supervise compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Train and evaluate subordinates.
- Control inventory and budget for electrical department.
- Co-ordinate with other departments.
- Maintain good communication with supervisors and subordinates.
Competencies Required (Knowledge, Skills & Behavioral Traits):
- Perform and interpret power calculations.
- Calculate power factor.
- Calculate insulation breakdown tests.
- Calculate and perform protective relay test.
- Calculate voltage drop, resistance, impedance, voltage and current.
- Use electric and electronic schematics and logic diagrams.
- Read instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, frequent meters, protective relay test equipment, Kelvin Bridge, insulation equipment, logic analyses and general electrical shop tools.
- Collate information from assorted electrical and electronic source as semi-conductor reference, IEEE handbook, and composite catalogues.
- Perform the (Restore & Archiving) of the Automation software.
Experience, Competence & Qualification needed:
- Bachelor or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in oil & gas industry.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chief Electrician.
“Interested candidates should send their CVs to recruitment@abrajenergy.com within 10 days of this advertisement addressing the position applied for".