Job Description
Job Title: Electrician
Department: Electrical / Assembly
Location: Onshore – workshop based
Reports To: Lead Electrical fitter / Electrical Supervisor
Overview
Seatrax UK Ltd are a leading crane manufacturing company specializing in offshore and industrial lifting solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrician to support the installation, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas. Ideally the candidate will hold ATEX/IECEx/CompEx certification and have experience working on heavy-duty crane equipment, control systems, and marine-rated electrical installations.
Key Responsibilities
Hazardous Area Electrical Work
· Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and repairs in EX-rated (Zone 1 & Zone 2) hazardous areas.
· Ensure all hazardous-area equipment is installed in accordance with ATEX/IECEx standards and manufacturer specifications.
· Complete detailed EX inspection reports (visual, close, and detailed) and maintain compliance documentation.
Crane Electrical Installation & Commissioning
· Install, wire, and terminate motors, control panels, sensors, drives, PLC interfaces, safety circuits, and power distribution units.
· Support the commissioning of new cranes, including functional testing, loop checks, and safety system verification.
· Assist engineering teams during design modifications, upgrades, or integration of new electrical equipment.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
· Diagnose electrical faults in crane systems such as hoists, slewing systems, winches, load monitoring devices, and control systems.
· Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe and reliable crane operation.
· Replace or repair EX enclosures, glands, junction boxes, lighting, and field devices as required.
Safety & Compliance
· Strictly adhere to company safety policies and hazardous-area regulations.
· Maintain EX integrity of equipment during all work phases, ensuring no compromise to explosion protection measures.
· Keep accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and test documents.
Skills & Competencies
· Strong understanding of electrical systems in hazardous/explosion-risk environments.
· Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and EX equipment data sheets.
· Experience using test equipment such as insulation testers, multimeters, and loop testers.
· Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· Ability to work independently and safely in industrial environments.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Ideally hold Valid EX certification such as CompEx (Ex01–04) or equivalent ATEX/IECEx qualification.
· Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, trade certificate).
· Proven experience working with electrical systems on cranes, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery (marine/offshore experience an advantage).
· Strong knowledge of ATEX directives, IEC 60079 standards, and hazardous area installation rules.
· Ability to travel and work offshore or on customer sites as required.
What Seatrax UK Offer
· Competitive workshop hourly rate and offshore allowances (if required).
· Opportunities to work with advanced crane technologies.
· Training and development, including further EX modules or OEM system training.
* · A safe, professional, and growth-oriented working environment.