Offshore Electricians
Experienced and certified offshore electricians have a great deal of responsibility. In addition to
supervising the techs, you'll be responsible for maintenance records, planning and problem prevention
programs.
You'll need to have a good understanding of all
aspects of high-voltage electrical work and equipment, and will be consulting with the Chief Electrician to
determine daily tasks as well as planning longer-term projects, such as installs and equipment
commissioning.
Offshore Electrician Job Duties
Oil rig electricians have the
responsibility of validating and maintaining all electrical systems and gear to inspect across the complete
offshore oil rig. The electricians also manage the installation of new or repaired electrical equipment.
Additionally, they will execute any needed modifications of currently installed electrical
systems.
The offshore electrician also has the responsibility of testing and validating the rigs electrical
systems on a regular basis, performing preventative maintenance and repairs, bringing new equipment on line, and
keeping good records and logs of all work performed, as well as projecting required work well into the
future.
Wages for Offshore Electricians JobsOffshore electricians earn $65,000+, depending on
experience. As you work your way up to becoming a Chief Electrician, your pay can go up rather
dramatically.
Offshore Electrical Jobs Recruiting Services
One of the quickest way to find offshore electrician jobs is by using inexpensive services such as Rigworker to help get your resume out to the maximum number of potential employers
possible. If, after using their service, you don't find work, you can obtain a 100% refund of the $60.00
investment. Considering all that comes with their service, it's a bargain.
If the prospect of getting hired on as an offshore electrician is something that appeals to you, you can
learn how and where to apply at http://OilJobsGuide.com for offshore electrician jobs.
Those in the United States should also consider traveling to Louisiana or Texas, and simply applying in person
at the major offshore contractors based in the towns and cities along the Gulf coast there, particularly in Houston
and Lafayette. This is probably the best way to go, as often turnover is high and unexpected, and the rigs need
workers immediately. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could be working the very next day.
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