Utility Operator

Work Location: Offshore
Leave Cycle: 42 days on / 21 days off
Working Hours: 06:30 to 18:30 (1-hour break)
Contract Type: Contract Hire
Salary: AED 4,000/month
Air Ticket: Round-trip economy class provided
Medical: Health insurance provided
Food & Accommodation: Single status accommodation and meals provided by the company
Qualification: Diploma (preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
Experience: Minimum 3 years in utility plant operations within the Oil & Gas industry

Job Description:

The Utility Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of utility systems offshore. This includes routine monitoring, maintenance, and emergency response for equipment such as power generators, desalination plants, sweet gas compressors, and associated electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend daily meetings to review and plan operational tasks and HSE compliance

• Conduct regular patrols to inspect operational conditions of utility equipment (generators, pumps, fans, compressors)

• Detect and report abnormalities and carry out emergency measures when required

• Troubleshoot and support maintenance of power generator control systems and low voltage switchgears

• Assist in electrical maintenance tasks and modifications in accordance with safety standards

• Supervise desalination operations and support routine checks across utility systems

• Conduct preventive maintenance on power and utility systems to ensure smooth operations

• Operate valves, fans, pumps, and related equipment and monitor operational data

• Maintain oil and water levels in all major equipment, including regular cleaning and part replacements (e.g., carbon brushes, filters)

• Perform routine test runs for standby engines and compressors

• Conduct equipment changeovers and test cranes in powerhouse and compressor skids

• Collect gas and oil samples for analysis and deliver them to relevant labs as instructed

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of plant utility systems and equipment

• Practical understanding of electrical maintenance and safety procedures

• Familiarity with offshore operations and HSE standards

• Ability to interpret technical instructions and respond to breakdowns efficiently