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Multi Skilled Electrical Technician to work within the dynamic environment of Baker Hughes' operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical systems across industrial facilities that support the energy technology sector. You will work as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, demonstrating a strong can-do attitude, ownership mindset, and unwavering commitment to health, safety, and operational excellence. You will play a key part in the effective execution of all electrical maintenance work (planned, corrective, and reactive) and associated control processes.
This position builds on core technical responsibilities while elevating accountability, compliance, and safety leadership expected of an Electrical Technician working within a critical industrial setting.
What You’ll Do:
Safety & Compliance (Primary Focus)
* Actively promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at all times, with zero tolerance for unsafe practices.
* Ensure all electrical works comply with relevant legislation, site rules, and safety regulations (including permits to work, isolations, and lock-out/tag-out procedures).
* Inspect new and existing electrical installations to verify compliance with statutory requirements, site standards, and safety regulations.
* Challenge unsafe conditions or behaviours constructively and stop work where safety is compromised.
* Act as a technical point of contact for electrical activities, providing support to the team and client.
Electrical & Multi-Skilled Maintenance
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, plant, and associated infrastructure across Baker Hughes sites in North East Scotland.
* Diagnose faults efficiently and implement safe, effective repairs to minimise downtime on critical assets.
* Support the installation, modification, and improvement of electrical equipment and systems across various client locations.
* Ensure systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in accordance with manufacturer and site specifications.
* Identify potential business opportunities for increased scope and additional services within your technical remit.
Operational Support & Teamwork
* Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, site operations, and management to deliver consistent service across multiple locations.
* Assist wider engineering staff with technical input and site support as required.
* Respond professionally to client, colleague, and supervisor enquiries, maintaining high standards of customer care.
* Communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating the ability to write and provide simple and accurate instructions.
Continuous Improvement & Attitude
* Demonstrate a positive, solution-focused can-do attitude, taking ownership of tasks and seeing work through to completion.
* Follow defined procedures while contributing ideas to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency within your remit.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation using Microsoft Office and site systems.
* Lead by example by carrying out practical maintenance and installation tasks to a high standard.
What You’ll Need:
Essential
* Proven experience working with electrical systems in an industrial, energy, manufacturing, or oil and gas environment.
* Strong understanding of electrical safety, safe systems of work, and compliance-driven maintenance, coupled with excellent analytical skills.
* Ability to follow defined technical procedures and work instructions while maintaining attention to detail, and manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to exchange clear and straightforward information.
* Engineering background and competency to accurately estimate labour hours and material requirements for electrical jobs.
* Good computer skills and knowledge of EHS requirements.
* Full UK driving licence, as this is a mobile role covering our client sites in the North East of Scotland.
Qualifications
* Electrical qualification to an appropriate industry standard (e.g., apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience).
* Must hold 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) certification.
* Relevant electrical safety or compliance training (site-specific training will be provided)