Rig Electrician in Brisbane: Profession with future

Australia, Brisbane

Fulltime: 84 hrs a week

Experience: 2 years

Closing: December 01, 2024

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Introduction

This will be a contract based role for upcoming drilling activity commencing immediately. An exciting opportunity to join a major international drilling company. Seeking Candidates ideally based in South East Queensland for work in the Surat Basin.

The Rig Electrician is responsible for the preventive, routine and non-routine maintenance of the land drilling rigs and for the repair of electrical systems for all drilling related equipment of the rigs.

What are you going to do

Brunel Australasia are currently seeking Rig Electricians to work in QLD. These are FIFO roles on a 3x3 roster

This will be a contract based role for upcoming drilling activity commencing immediately.

Ensures that all electrical systems, plant and equipment are safe and complies with relevant standards and codes
Adopt Company preventive maintenance system to contract.
Proved instruction and supervision to electrical maintenance support staff.
Contributes proactively to maintenance programs and targets.
Maintain inventory of spare parts and emergency spares.Manage inspection and re-certification of critical components as per contract.
Provide hands-on refurbishment of Company owned equipment.
Establishes correctly isolating procedures for the safe maintenance of plant and equipment and ensures that all relevant personnelare aware of these practices and procedures.
Reports directly to the Rig Manager on all aspects of electrical related issues and maintains a visible commitment towards safety.
Any further reasonable duties as directed by a supervisor
Comply with all QA & HSE policies and work procedures

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

Electrical Licence - State Required
Experience working with AC Variable Frequency Drives, SCR drives, Generator Controls, RAPAD rigs, and Programmable Logic Controllers(PLC)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Open, manual Driver's License
Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas(EEHA)

Rig ready training (training provided if needing to be refreshed)

First Aid /CPR
ISI
4x4 Operate Vehicles in the Field
Breathing Apparatus
Confined Space Training
Gas Testing and Monitoring
Working At Heights
Wellsite Permit to Work
Low voltage rescue

Benefits:

12 Month contract
Great Culture | Safety Focused | Professional Team
Accommodation and meals provided
Week even time roster (12hr days)

What we offer

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go: