Electrician - Kuwait

Employer:

Nabors Drilling International Limited

Updated: Jul 25 2013

Desired Expertise:

Rig Electrician, Preferred candidate to have experience in AC Driven System and

Automated Electrical Control System

Experience:

7+ years

Minimum Education:

Some College

Salary:

competitive

Location:

Kuwait

Employment Type:

Rotational Salaried Employee

Job Status:

Active / Open

Job Description:
The Rig Electrician is responsible for the inspection,
maintenance and field repair of all electrical equipment on
the rig, logistics equipment and camp in accordance with
Nabors Rig Management System (RMS).
ROLE
To ensure that all operation of electrical equipment is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with
the manufacturers' specifications
To maintain all electrical equipment on the rig and camp in accordance with Nabors planned maintenance
system and to manufacturers' specifications
To carry out unscheduled repairs to electrical equipment at the rig site and on the camp
To liaise with the Rig Manager, Driller and Rig Mechanic to schedule major overhauls of rig equipment
To ensure the availability of adequate spare parts for electrical equipment through the inventory system,
both for routine maintenance and to cover unscheduled maintenance or replacements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Personally responsible for own safety and conducting ones self to the standards of Nabors Policies and
Procedures
Carry out all duties in the safest possible manner and ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is
used correctly
Take personal responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in, HSE. Play a leading role in safety
meetings and the safety program
Supervise the activities of the Rig Welder and Motorman
Enact the planned maintenance program for rig and camp electrical equipment and instrumentation
Work with the Driller and other crew members to ensure that the rig is operated in accordance within the
design parameters and in conformance with all aspects of Nabors RMS
Conduct visual, and where possible functional, inspections of equipment both prior to use and at periodic
intervals and in particular after rig moves and rig-up
Take responsibility for planned maintenance, certification, record-keeping and reporting
Maintain all required records, documentation and certification of electrical equipment on the rig and camp
and produce accurate and timely reports on usage of such equipment
Maintain and update all electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
Ensure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are fully complied with at rig site and campsite
Supervise the dismantling, packaging and preparation of electrical equipment for rig moves, including reassembly at new locations
Establish a culture of continuous improvement in operations and demonstrate results in this regard. Work
with the other members of the rig crew to develop improved practices which will positively impact on rig
performance
Maintain, jointly with the Rig Mechanic, all rig instrumentation
Manage, in conjunction with the Warehouseman, the inventory of spares and replacement parts for
Electrical Equipment and initiate material requests and material transfers as required

 Maintain the cleanliness of the SCR house and integrity of the electrical control equipment therein
Make recommendations for improved practices
Prepare the rig and camp equipment for stacking out, when required, in accordance with the provisions of
the RMS and contribute to preparation of the stack out report
Make provisions for electrical supplies and instrumentation to meet third party service companies'
requirements at rig site and provide emergency repairs to their equipment where possible
Provide on-the-job training for Electrical Helpers
Maintain the validity of personal certification and training, and those of any direct reports
Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Nabors permit to work system