Electrical Technician - Plant Lighting Systems (Oil & Gas)

About the role

An electrical technician is needed to operate and maintain plant lighting systems in the oil and gas industry. The role covers preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of industrial and plant lighting, including Ex-rated fixtures, and works in line with approved work permits, LOTO procedures and HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair LED and conventional lighting, floodlights, streetlights, high-mast lighting, emergency and escape-route lighting, indoor and outdoor industrial lighting, and Ex-rated fixtures.
• Identify and fix electrical faults in circuits, fixtures, cables, switches and control panels.
• Replace lamps, LED drivers, ballasts, fixtures and related components.
• Perform cable termination, glanding, insulation checks and continuity testing.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and lighting layouts.
• Ensure lighting distribution panels, timers, photocells and control systems work properly.
• Carry out routine inspections, report defects and hazards, and keep maintenance records and inspection reports.
• Work with supervisors and other maintenance teams and follow work permits, LOTO and HSE rules.

Required profile

• Diploma/ITI in Electrical Engineering.
• 20.5 to 7 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining plant lighting systems in oil and gas.