Dixstone
Electrical Lead — Drilling Technical Support
About the job
The Electrical Lead is a senior member of the HQ Maintenance Technical Support team at Dixstone, providing centralised electrical and instrumentation engineering expertise to the operational fleet. This role partners with rig-based electrical teams, drilling supervisors, OEMs, and third-party suppliers to ensure reliable power generation, distribution, and drilling control across the fleet.
Dixstone operates a fleet of jackups, platform and land drilling rigs across West and Central Africa. The Electrical Lead drives electrical system reliability, standardises maintenance practices, and supports continuous improvement — from HV power-plant upgrades and SCR/VFD overhauls to PLC code troubleshooting and CMMS optimisation. This position offers the opportunity to shape the electrical engineering backbone of the fleet.
Responsibilities
· Develop and implement electrical preventive maintenance programs across power generation, distribution, drilling drives, and control systems
· Lead failure investigations on electrical equipment; conduct root-cause analyses and drive corrective actions to improve reliability
· Provide remote and on-site technical support to rig electrical teams; deploy to site for critical issues and major commissioning activities
· Monitor power generation, HV/LV distribution, and SCR/VFD drive performance remotely; identify trends and recommend optimisations
· Maintain electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and OEM technical manuals; update Dixstone procedures based on lessons learned
· Ensure electrical systems meet applicable regulatory requirements; support inspections, certification audits, and CompEx-relevant scopes
· Review and approve work scopes for electrical service contractors; manage vendor relationships and quality of deliverables
· Support PLC, SCADA, and drilling control system troubleshooting; coordinate firmware updates and configuration changes fleet-wide
· Generate electrical system KPIs and reliability reports; benchmark performance across the fleet and recommend fleet-wide improvements
Qualifications
· Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
· 10+ years of experience in drilling operations, electrical maintenance, including time in rig-based supervisory roles (Chief Electrician/Electrical Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor)
· Comprehensive understanding of drilling rig electrical systems — generators, transformers, switchgear, MCC, SCR/VFD drives, UPS
· Hands-on experience across major OEMs (ABB, Siemens, Schneider, NOV, Varco, Canrig, Aker MH, or equivalent)
· Familiarity with PLC platforms (Siemens STEP 7, Allen-Bradley), drilling cyber-base systems, and BOP control electronics
· Proficiency in CMMS platforms (Maximo, MM Fusion, AMOS, SAP, or equivalent)
· Offshore medical, survival, CompEx, and HV authorisation certifications as required
· Fluent English communication skills; French is a strong advantage given fleet operating regions
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Sectors: Marine Operations, Offshore Construction (Shipbuilding & Conversions), Drilling & Oilfield Services, Decommissioning (via subsidiary Petrodec), and Retail (OCTG supply).
Preferred educational level: MBO 3/4 for yard and vessel operations; HBO/WO (Bachelor/Master) for Engineering, Project Management, and HSE.
Preferred education: Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Safety Management (HSE).
Career level: All levels, including Skilled Yard Workers (Welders, Fitters), Offshore Crew (Drillers, Divers, Sailors), and Office-based Engineers/Project Managers.