Electricians Oil Rigs

Electricians oil rigs nature of work

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

Electricians oil rigs are employed by maintenance departments of drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

The electricians oil rigs must follow the Electric Code.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Electricians oil rigs work conditions

The electricians oil 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 electricians oil rigs work is generally hard and physically demanding.

The electricians oil 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. Electricians oil rigs must be aware of safety regulations and must often wear and use protective equipment to minimize risks.

Electricians oil rigs duties and tasks

The electricians oil 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 electricians oil rigs jobs through one of the links below:

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The Guardian

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