Chief Electrician Job at Transocean Offshore Deepwater Inc

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Job Title: Chief Electrician – Nigeria National

Job ID: 2000808  

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Employer: Transocean Offshore Deepwater Inc  (Transocean Offshore USA Inc)

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT – CHIEF ELECTRICIANREPORTING: Reports to the Electrical Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor/Chief Engineer

SUPERVISION: Supervises the Electrician

LOCATION: Offshore location

PREREQUISITES / QUALIFICATIONS:

•   Electrical Engineering degree or High school diploma. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education

•   Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates

•   Knowledge of all technical calculations required for electrical operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment onboard the rig

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Operations/Maintenance:

•   Ensure daily inspections and maintenance on electrical equipment are carried out   Authority I

•   Ensure that the permit to work system is in place and followed   Authority I

•   Participate in the effective management of the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) and Inventory Control System (ICS) – ensure all records are maintained on a timely basis   Authority I

•   Carry out periodic maintenance according to the RMS guidelines and coordinate same with supervisor and other department heads   Authority I

•   Operate, maintain and repair power generation and distribution equipment, i.e. generators and engine controls, SCRs, switchgears, transformers, etc.   Authority II

•   Maintenance and repair general rig equipment such as HVAC system, refrigeration plants, power and communication systems, lighting, etc.   Authority I

•   Carry out maintenance and repair on electrical components of drilling equipment, i.e. Driller's console, DC drilling motors and auxiliaries, Top Drive System, drawworks, mud pumps, etc.   Authority II

•   Carry out maintenance and repair on electrical components of marine equipment, i.e. thruster motors and auxiliaries, ballast pumps, control panels, cranes, etc.   Authority II

•   Perform and interpret power calculations, power factor, insulation tests, and positive relay tests as required   Authority I

•   Study and understand electrical schematics and logic diagrams as required   Authority I

•   Gather data from instruments, interpret past and present performance to understand trends and ensure problems are solved   Authority II

•   Maintain an adequate supply of spares in order to fulfill maintenance requirements and facilitate a safe and efficient operation – generate requisitions as required   Authority I

•   Inform supervisor and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig   Authority I

•   Implement the outstanding recommendations from audits, as issued by Clients, Regulatory Authorities or rig management   Authority II

•   Ensure that reports for repair and maintenance of equipment are accurate and complete   Authority I

•   Assist in supplying information for maintenance and repair budget   Authority II

•   Communicate equipment problems or breakdown information via direct supervisor to Technical Field Support   Authority II

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