Senior Electrical Technician

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Electrical Technician conducts mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities, and supervises the Discipline Technicians.

ROLE CONTRIBUTION

To complete Mechanical Completion, Pre-commissioning, and Commissioning activities in accordance with the project completion plan and schedule, the Electrical Senior Technician should:

• Understand their roles and responsibilities and ensure compliance.
• Comprehend the project completion execution plan from the Discipline Superintendent.
• Familiarize with the Notification of Energization (NOE) Flow Chart.
• Fully understand System Drawings and Walk Down procedures.
• Complete a Daily Report to provide clear visibility to the Discipline Superintendent.
• Attend the Daily Discipline Toolbox Talk to eliminate any hazards and negative environmental impacts.
• Prepare PTW, JSA (Job Safety Analysis), and TRA (Task Risk Assessment) as applicable in GEMS.
• Perform Mechanical Completion Activities (‘A’ Scope ITRs) in close cooperation with the construction team, ensuring compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Conduct Pre-commissioning Activities (‘B’ Scope ITRs) in line with vendor documentation and specifications.
• Prepare and perform the Operation Test Procedure (OTP) under the supervision of the Discipline Superintendent.
• Supervise Discipline Technicians to ensure they are familiar with project requirements and Company Electrical Group Safety Rules.
• Demonstrate consistent Pre-Commissioning Progress.
• Perform commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, carrying out fault-finding and repair activities as required, in full compliance with the Company Permit-to-Work system and the Company Electrical Group Safety Rules.
• Ensure full compliance with the Company Group Electrical Safety Rules and/or local Yard Safety Regulations.
• Control/conduct Electrical Isolations in strict adherence with the Company Group Electrical Safety Rules.
• Achieve As-Built status of documentation by conducting and maintaining Red-line mark-up drawings for electrical systems. Ensure only the latest revision drawings are used and old revisions are clearly marked ‘superseded’ or ‘discarded’.
• Utilize specific tools and test equipment for system commissioning in a safe, competent, and correct manner.
• Maintain control and monitor the continued good condition and validity of company tools and test equipment.
• Assist field service vendors in conducting system commissioning.

This role is vital to ensuring that electrical systems and equipment are in a safe condition and meet safety and technical standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION

Education:

• Technical College diploma in Electrical discipline or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in construction or commissioning of Offshore products and systems. Experience with FPSO is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Completions Tools (ECOM) and documentation.
• Knowledgeable in PTW and JSA.

DISCIPLINE SKILLS

Should possess knowledge of and preferably experience in:

• Commissioning tests for power distribution such as HV/LV switchboards, HV/LV transformers, Gas Turbine Generators, Diesel Generators, lighting and small power systems, heater tracing systems, and UPS systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical systems and control wiring, and associated protection systems.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to switch and operate safely medium voltage and low voltage circuits, and issue permits to work identifying isolation points and location of earths.
• Conceptual understanding of commissioning for Oil & Gas offshore electrical equipment.