Rig Electrical Maintenance Surveyor
Rig Electrical Maintenance Surveyor (M/F)
Dolfines is a specialized operational excellence consultancy serving the O&G drilling industry. We have more than 25 years of experience auditing maintenance systems and inspecting onshore and offshore drilling units across 50 countries. We work alongside IOCs, NOCs and Indedependent Operators to strengthen asset integrity, safety culture and operational performance on drilling rigs and oilfield sites around the world.
We are growing our team of technical experts and are currently recruiting Rig Electrical Maintenance Surveyors.
About the role
As a Rig Electrical Maintenance Surveyor, you will inspect, audit and survey electrical equipment and systems on drilling and workover rigs worldwide, verifying compliance with codes, standards, client specifications and good oilfield practice.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct technical acceptance surveys, commissioning inspections and rig condition surveys on land rigs, jack-ups, drillships and semi-submersibles.
- Witness FATs, SITs and function/endurance tests on electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose electrical faults, review technical documentation and assess the condition of complex electrical systems (motors, control systems, etc.).
- Audit maintenance and safety management systems and personnel competency related to electrical operations.
- Carry out DROPS surveys and contribute to accident investigations as necessary.
- Document findings via photos, non-conformity lists and structured reports, escalating critical findings directly to the client.
- Deliver final reports, time sheets and supporting documentation within contractual timeframes.
Profile & requirements
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in the electrical maintenance discipline, including at least 10 years on drilling rigs.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Chief Electrician or Maintenance Manager on a drilling rig.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an inspector/auditor/surveyor; prior experience with a rig inspection company preferred.
- Deep understanding of applicable codes and standards (API, MODU, IEC, etc.) and OEM requirements.
- Computer literate; fluent in written and spoken English.