Electrician at Valaris Limited

Valaris was created by the combination of two leading offshore drillers with decades of experience and knowledge to create the most capable, effective and highest performing offshore drilling service company in the world. We provide drilling services across all water depths with unmatched scale, geographic presence and customer relationships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Electrician ensures the effective operation of all electrical tools and equipment on board the drilling rig, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum. This includes electrical lights, electrical components of motors, engines, generators, tools, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of repair and rebuilding electrical components and wiring of electrical motors and equipment Maintains and repairs all rig electrical equipment and systems which include: Generators and Generator control systems, Transforming systems, Drilling system, Electrical motors, Jacking systems, Pumps, Air conditioning and refrigeration systems, Crane electrical systems, Inter communication equipment, Power generators, Lighting fixtures, Alarms, Fuses and Switches.
• Adhere to company planned preventive maintenance plan to minimize down time and maximize safety.
• Adhere to rig mobilization procedures and related maintenance as directed by operations manual.
• Responsible for own personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Participates in rig safety meetings and other rig safety programs.
• Active participation in the Ensco STOP program.
• Follows correct lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• Shows commitment to Ensco safety culture through personal behavior and willingness to influence others.
• Eliminates all electrical hazards as they are identified. Establishes effective barriers when unable to remove hazards.
• Ensure all electrical tools and equipment is kept in safe working order.
• Maintain proper level of electrical parts, spares and equipment inventories.
• Assists the Mechanics and Welders on special projects when requested to do so.
• Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with the company Permit to Work system.
• Maintains appropriate logs and records in accordance with company, regulatory and certification agencies requirements.
• Follow the provisions of the National Electrical Code, USCG, HSE, Fire Prevention Codes and other regulations that may apply.
• Assists in corporate and regulatory inspections.
• Responsible for creating an environment in which open communications concerning safety issues can occur at the appropriate levels in the organization for appropriate action and resolution.
• Conducts pre-task meetings and when a work order is required, under-takes the work required with authorization.
• Responsible to keep up with training requirements for position and submit training request in time to keep all certification current.

Requirements
Education and Training:

• Completion of High School education and the completion of all training and certification requirements for Electrician.
• These will vary by unit location according to local requirements and regulations. Specific unit requirements will be found in local job specification procedures and guidelines.

Experience:

• 7 years working as an Electrician on an offshore drilling rig is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, excellent team working and organizational skills.
• Physically capable of being transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter.
• Must be capable of working in a confined Marine environment.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
• Be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• Physically capable of performing emergency procedures including evacuations, fire drills, and other Emergencies.
• PC proficiency required. Competency with Microsoft Office Software suite version 2007 or greater.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.