Electrician Oil and Gas Rigs

Electrician oil and gas rigs nature of work

An electrician oil and gas rigs install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems on oil rigs. The electrician oil and gas rigs may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.

Electrician oil and gas rigs is employed by maintenance departments of drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

The electrician oil and gas rigs must follow the Electric Code.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Electrician oil and gas rigs work conditions

The electrician oil and gas rigs usually work long hours on extended roster systems and either outdoors in all weather conditions or underground, usually as members of teams or crews. The electrician oil and gas rigs work is generally hard and physically demanding.

The electrician oil and gas rigs may work in dusty, dirty, hot, or wet conditions, or in confined spaces and in other uncomfortable places and have to stand for long periods. They may also be required to work at heights on masts, towers and roofs. Electricians risk injury from electrical shock, falls and cuts. Electrician oil and gas rigs must be aware of safety regulations and must often wear and use protective equipment to minimize risks.

Electrician oil and gas rigs duties and tasks

An electrician oil and gas rigs may perform the following tasks and duties:

• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Maintain, repair, test, troubleshoot, install and connect to power supplies appliances, switchgear, regulators, heaters, transformers, electrical motors, generators, alternators and electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and other related devices
• Read and interpret electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits

If you are able to meet these requirements and you are motivated to be part of highly motivated team of people please, find out more about electrician oil and gas rigs jobs through one of the links below:

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