Electrical Maintenance SME (Talent Pool) | Head Office / Assigned Location

October 10, 2025

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to oversee and optimize electrical maintenance operations for offshore rigs and heavy industry environments. This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, technical integrity, and continuous improvement of electrical systems, leveraging CMMS tools and industry best practices.


Job Details at a Glance

Position TitleElectrical Maintenance SME (Talent Pool)
LocationHead Office or Assigned Location
Reports ToOperations Systems Manager
Experience RequiredMinimum 12 years in electrical maintenance in drilling or heavy industry
Education RequiredBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
CertificationsCertified Electrical Maintenance Technician (CEMT)
Employment TypeFull-time

Role Overview

The Electrical Maintenance SME ensures optimal performance, reliability, and operational excellence of electrical systems through CMMS administration, maintenance planning, failure analysis, and process improvement initiatives. You will provide critical technical support, mentor field technicians, and implement strategies to enhance electrical maintenance effectiveness.


Key Responsibilities

Planned Maintenance & Quality Control

  • Develop, review, and optimize preventive maintenance plans.
  • Monitor the quality and effectiveness of all electrical maintenance tasks.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and company policies.

Maintenance System Administration

  • Manage and optimize the CMMS (e.g., SAP) for all electrical assets.
  • Maintain accurate records, including equipment history, maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.

Change Management & Cost Impact Assessment

  • Evaluate technical changes and assess their impact on operations and maintenance budgets.
  • Implement corrective actions and improvements for electrical systems.

Failure Investigation & Technical Support

  • Lead root cause analysis for electrical system failures.
  • Provide technical guidance to field technicians and maintenance teams.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance reliability and minimize downtime.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and improvement plans.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to enhance electrical maintenance processes and workflows.
  • Promote best practices, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing across teams.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum 12 years in electrical maintenance within drilling or heavy industry.
  • Certifications: Certified Electrical Maintenance Technician (CEMT).
  • Skills & Expertise:
    • Strong knowledge of rig electrical systems and industrial maintenance workflows.
    • Expertise in CMMS (e.g., SAP) administration.
    • Experience in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and continuous improvement.
    • Familiarity with HSE standards and regulatory compliance.
    • Leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical maintenance excellence, work with multidisciplinary teams, and implement strategies that improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. You will also mentor technicians and play a key role in driving organizational performance.


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Advance your career as an Electrical Maintenance SME and contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
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