Electrician – Guyana

The Electrician shall be knowledgeable and have past experience in installation, commissioning, start-up, maintenance and electrical equipment and devices as well as experience with electrical automation devices and systems.

TASKS:

• Perform and document maintenance, calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of Electrical and instrument-based systems
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, symbols, and systems
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and complete circuits according to diagram specifications
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems
• Perform wiring modifications and repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Assist with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of VFD medium-, low-voltage drives and reduced voltage starters
• Assist with the installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair emergency shut-down systems
• Investigate and repair electrical system problems using a variety of electrical equipment, metering and testing devices, machines and tools
• Install, terminate, and band cables in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper tools and techniques are used and followed respectively
• Provide daily status updates to Senior Electrical Technician
• Participate in the development of newly appointed team members

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of power distribution, MCC and switchgear.
• Familiar with PLC panel wiring and basic operation of PLC systems.
• Firsthand production equipment knowledge.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and rotating power equipment required for oil & gas production.
• Experience in leading or working in a group to meet job objectives on time and in budget

REQUIRED SKLLS:

• Comprehensive electrical and electronic diagnostic, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understand customer needs and assume responsibility for customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot and provide effective solutions.

REQUIRED ABILITIES:

• Ability to handle multiple projects at varying stages concurrently.
• Ability to read, write and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate with internal company, external vendors and clients effectively.
• Ability to make routine decisions within a predetermined span of authority.
• Ability to handle basic mechanical tools.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activity.
• Ability to efficiently allocate time.
• Ability to work in all types of environments. hot, cold, dust, indoors, outdoors, onshore, offshore.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrician
• Flexibility to work (8 to 12+ hours), overtime, stand-by, rotating on-call and holidays when required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and respective driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS/CONTEXT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, lift, push, pull, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel. reach with hands and arms. climb or balance. stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. and talk and hear. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Must be able to stand 80% of the time and walk 20% of the time.