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Sr. Electronic Technician

Valaris Limited · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Job Summary

The Senior Electronic Technician (Sr ET) performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all electronic related equipment, with oversight of the Chief ET. The Sr ET communicates regularly with other departments (IT, mechanical, electrical, engine room, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs Preventive and Corrective maintenance of all onboard electronic equipment including but not limited to:Vessel Control System (Kongsberg ICMS)Thruster Control System (K-Thrust)Dynamic Positioning System (Kongsberg K-Pos) including reference systemsF&G/ESD System (Kongsberg AIM Safe)Drilling Control and Instrumentation (NOV DCDA & SDI)BOP control systemsNavigation and Communications (Internal and external)CCTV and entertainment systemsAll PLC systems (Including crane controls, HVAC controls, etc.)Rig network computers and servers
  • Captures all maintenance activities and updates equipment certification documents.
  • Prioritizes and oversees maintenance activities and documentation of maintenance carried of assigned crew on safety & environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s).
  • Oversees maintenance results and prioritization on assigned rigs on safety and environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s).
  • Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in (Valaris Asset Management System) VAMS.
  • Monitors Barrier condition for assigned equipment and systems. Uses the VAMS system to identify equipment identified as Barriers. Assesses impacts to overall process safety of assigned rigs due to degraded barrier conditions.
  • Troubleshoots complex ship and drilling control systems and facilitates repairs down to the lowest replaceable unit, to include some component level repairs.
  • Documents equipment historical data for the purpose of reliability analysis and planning necessary upgrades.
  • Provides handover to the oncoming ET providing a seamless transition of work during tour changes and works over at the request of the Chief ET when necessary.
  • Maintains integrity of instrumentation installations in hazardous locations and conducts periodic inspections of same.
  • Maintains adequate spare parts for systems in area of responsibility to ensure minimal downtime and performs periodic inventory of same.
  • Operates, maintains, and keeps calibration certificates current for all electronic test equipment.
  • Reviews power one-line diagrams to determine proper isolation of equipment for maintenance purposes.
  • Makes ET department weekly maintenance system entries to document work done including Preventive and Corrective actions.
  • Performs ET department daily checks filling out the checklist for submission to the Chief ET.
  • Supervises order, cleanliness, and housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
  • As an identified Barrier Authority (BA) under the Valaris Management System (VMS), integral to the management and control of Major Accident Hazards/Process Safety Risks. Responsible for the thorough and timely completion of assigned barrier integrity verification activities, as prescribed under VMS, for the assessment of associated deficiencies and, if applicable, taking mitigating or corrective actions to the best of their competency, knowledge and ability.

Qualifications / Experience

  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum five (5) years on a drilling vessel with at least two (2) years as ET

Behaviors

  • Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
  • Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
  • Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
  • Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
  • Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job-related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact recruiting@valaris.com.

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