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Electrical Technician Offshore

Confidential employer · Oslo · Posted 14 Sep 2026

Job summary

This role involves working on a 21/21 offshore rotation supporting an offshore energy project in Romania. The Electrical Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of electrical systems and power generation equipment during commissioning, start-up, and early production phases of offshore operations related to gas infrastructure. The position requires adherence to safety standards and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to support platform operations and hydrocarbon export activities.

Location and work setup

Location
Oslo
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and power generation equipment offshore. Support offshore start-up and commissioning activities, including well clean-up and hydrocarbon export operations. Manage electrical permits within the Control of Work system and coordinate daily operational reporting. Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, risk assessments, and emergency response protocols. Provide effective shift handovers and work closely with supervisors and start-up teams to keep electrical assets operating within specification.

Qualifications

Technical expertise in offshore power generation, distributed electrical and safety systems, and electrical utilities is required. Experience with electrical fault finding, isolations, de-isolations, and equipment reinstatement is essential. Strong knowledge of electrical safety and emergency response, alongside proven experience as an Isolation Authority, is expected. Offshore certifications such as BOSIET, FOET, and HUET, plus a valid offshore medical certificate, are mandatory. Experience in the North Sea energy sector and an engineering degree are beneficial but not mandatory. Effective communication and coordination skills in multidisciplinary teams are important.

Skills

offshore power generationDEH systemspower distribution systemselectrical utilitieselectrical fault findingtroubleshootingisolation authority experienceelectrical safetyHSE proceduresemergency responseoffshore certificationsBOSIETFOETHUEToffshore medical certificate