The Opportunity

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, modification, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems associated with capital projects and plant improvement activities within an operational gas processing facility. The role supports the safe and efficient delivery of projects while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, company standards, and hazardous area requirements.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary projects team, the Electrical Technician will provide technical expertise throughout all project phases, from design review and construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring minimal disruption to live plant operations.

How You Will Make An Impact

Project Delivery

• Undertake electrical installation and modification works associated with plant projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules, loop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Support project engineers/leads with construction planning, scope development, and execution activities.
• Participate in project commissioning, start-up, and handover activities.
• Conduct inspection and testing of electrical installations and equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project schedules, quality requirements, and approved procedures.

Electrical Maintenance & Technical Support

• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on low-voltage and high-voltage equipment where authorised.
• Install, terminate, test, and commission electrical cables and associated equipment.
• Assist with the troubleshooting of control systems, instrumentation interfaces, and plant electrical systems.
• Provide technical support during plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and isolation procedures.
• Carry out work in accordance with relevant industry standards and company engineering standards.
• Ensure all activities meet hazardous area regulations and good industry practice.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety reviews.
• Identify and report safety concerns, defects, and opportunities for improvement.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, commissioning documentation, and red-line drawings.
• Verify that all electrical work complies with relevant codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Support compilation of project handover and completion dossiers.
• Maintain accurate records within the site's maintenance management system.

What You Will Bring

• Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3, SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• CompEx Certification (Ex01-Ex04)
• Proven experience working within the oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or process industries.
• Experience working on brownfield modification projects within a live operational plant environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect