Job Title: Electrical Superintendent - Marine Operations
Working Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reporting To:
Technical Manager / Marine Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all electrical maintenance and repair activities onboard vessels, barges, and offshore units.
- Supervise electrical technicians and subcontractors during maintenance, dry docking, and modification projects.
- Ensure safe operation and maintenance of generators, switchboards, cranes, transformers, motors, VFDs, HVAC systems, navigation equipment, and control systems.
- Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with client representatives, marine clients, and classification societies for inspections and certifications.
- Review and approve electrical drawings, technical reports, and modification proposals.
- Conduct troubleshooting of power generation, distribution, automation, and control systems.
- Manage spare parts inventory and procurement requirements for electrical equipment.
- Support vessel mobilization, demobilization, and offshore campaign activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), and offshore safety regulations.
- Participate in incident investigations and prepare technical reports with corrective actions.
- Coordinate electrical surveys with classification societies such as ABS, DNV, and Bureau Veritas.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Marine Electrical Engineering certification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of marine electrical maintenance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
- Offshore field experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with DP vessels, accommodation barges, jack-up barges, workboats, or offshore support vessels.
- Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems and offshore operations.
Technical Skills:
- Marine power generation and distribution systems.
- High and low voltage electrical systems.
- PLC, automation, and control systems.
- Generator synchronization and load sharing systems.
- Marine communication and navigation systems.
- HVAC and refrigeration electrical controls.
- Electrical fault finding and root cause analysis.
- Class and statutory compliance requirements.
HSE Requirements:
- Offshore HSE compliance.
- PTW and Risk Assessment procedures.
- Offshore survival certifications (BOSIET/FOET preferred).
- Incident reporting and investigation.
Preferred Certifications:
- BOSIET / FOET
- H2S Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- NEBOSH (Advantage)
- Electrical Safety Training
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and team management.
- Technical troubleshooting skills.
- Project planning and execution.
- Client and stakeholder coordination.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
Contract Type: Permanent
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in marine electrical operations, supporting complex offshore projects and ensuring operational excellence and safety. If you have the expertise, leadership skills, and drive to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.
Working Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reporting To:
Technical Manager / Marine Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all electrical maintenance and repair activities onboard vessels, barges, and offshore units.
- Supervise electrical technicians and subcontractors during maintenance, dry docking, and modification projects.
- Ensure safe operation and maintenance of generators, switchboards, cranes, transformers, motors, VFDs, HVAC systems, navigation equipment, and control systems.
- Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with client representatives, marine clients, and classification societies for inspections and certifications.
- Review and approve electrical drawings, technical reports, and modification proposals.
- Conduct troubleshooting of power generation, distribution, automation, and control systems.
- Manage spare parts inventory and procurement requirements for electrical equipment.
- Support vessel mobilization, demobilization, and offshore campaign activities.
- Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Permit to Work (PTW), and offshore safety regulations.
- Participate in incident investigations and prepare technical reports with corrective actions.
- Coordinate electrical surveys with classification societies such as ABS, DNV, and Bureau Veritas.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Marine Electrical Engineering certification preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of marine electrical maintenance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
- Offshore field experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with DP vessels, accommodation barges, jack-up barges, workboats, or offshore support vessels.
- Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems and offshore operations.
Technical Skills:
- Marine power generation and distribution systems.
- High and low voltage electrical systems.
- PLC, automation, and control systems.
- Generator synchronization and load sharing systems.
- Marine communication and navigation systems.
- HVAC and refrigeration electrical controls.
- Electrical fault finding and root cause analysis.
- Class and statutory compliance requirements.
HSE Requirements:
- Offshore HSE compliance.
- PTW and Risk Assessment procedures.
- Offshore survival certifications (BOSIET/FOET preferred).
- Incident reporting and investigation.
Preferred Certifications:
- BOSIET / FOET
- H2S Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- NEBOSH (Advantage)
- Electrical Safety Training
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and team management.
- Technical troubleshooting skills.
- Project planning and execution.
- Client and stakeholder coordination.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
Contract Type: Permanent
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in marine electrical operations, supporting complex offshore projects and ensuring operational excellence and safety. If you have the expertise, leadership skills, and drive to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.