Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Client: Global Oil & Gas Logistics company
Location: Essex
Hourly Rate: Open
Duration: 6 months
Working arrangements: On-site
About the Role:
* My global energy client is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrical Technician to join their operations based in Essex, with travel to regional sites.
* This role is based within a COMAH-regulated (Control of Major Accident Hazards) environment and involves maintaining and testing electrical systems on critical infrastructure for petroleum transportation and storage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance and testing across COMAH sites, ensuring the safe operation of pipeline and terminal systems.
* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, collaborating closely with technical and engineering teams.
* Maintain asset records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Perform regular testing and inspection of LV distribution systems, small power, lighting, fire alarm systems, and hazardous area (ATEX) installations.
* Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulations including BS 7671, BS 60079, and COMAH safety protocols.
Key Skills:
* Proven electrical experience in industrial/commercial environments — essential.
* Experience working on COMAH sites (e.g. fuel terminals, refineries, chemical or process plants) — highly desirable.
* CompEx qualification (Ex01–Ex04) — desirable.
* Strong knowledge of hazardous area classification, intrinsically safe systems, and explosive atmosphere requirements.
* Willing to work overtime and respond to emergency breakdowns as part of an on-call rota.
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Sam Pierre-Louis on 0161 383 8022 for more information.
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