Workshop Electrician – Montrose
NES Fircroft are supporting a major oilfield services client in the search for a Workshop Electrician to join their team in Montrose.
Role Details
Job Title: Workshop Electrician
Location: Montrose
Duration: 9 months (strong possibility of extension or permanent hire)
Hours
* Mon–Thu: 07:00–16:15
* Fri: 07:00–12:00
* Weekly Hours: 40
* Overtime: x1.5 standard OT
* Saturdays: x2 after 4 hours
* Sundays: x2
* Travel: Some ad‑hoc travel may be required
As a Workshop Electrician, you will be responsible for the repair, inspection, and overhaul of rig equipment within a busy aftermarket operations environment. You will support critical “rig down” situations and ensure equipment is returned to safe, reliable working condition. This role involves working across a range of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Repair, overhaul, inspect, and identify faults on rig equipment.
* Produce and update documentation (inspection reports, parts lists, etc.).
* Read, interpret, and amend engineering drawings and schematics.
* Liaise with customers, planning teams, and internal departments.
* Escalate key faults and track them through to resolution.
* Promote and adhere to HSE policies, supporting continuous improvement.
* Respond to emergency “rig down” situations when required.
* Work closely with engineering, quality, and HSE teams to drive equipment improvements.
* Carry out timely fault finding and repair without compromising safety or quality.
* Support continuous improvement of internal processes and systems.
* Maintain awareness of relevant HSE legislation.
* Undertake additional duties as required by business needs.
* Travel on an ad‑hoc basis when required.
Qualifications & Training – Essential
* Time‑served electrician
* COMPEX certified
* HNC in a relevant electrical discipline (or equivalent)
Technical Experience – Essential
* Experience in overhaul, fault finding, and repair of heavy machinery or automation systems.
* Working knowledge of AC & DC power systems, VFDs, hydraulics, and pneumatics (e.g., within FMCG or similar environments).
* Experience in a similar onshore/offshore position.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, ISO drawings, calculations, etc.).
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