Ex Tech – Electrical/EX Specialist (Ruya Batch 1 MP FOPS)
Location: Onshore – Qingdao, China; Offshore – Al Shaheen Field (Rotation 28/28)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview
A leading oil and gas project is seeking an EX Technical Specialist / Inspector to support electrical and EX commissioning activities during both onshore yard and offshore operations. The role provides technical expertise, operational support, and safety oversight for EX and electrical equipment during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and first power-up phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Field Operations Lead in updating and confirming EX registrations and pre-commissioning activities on EX equipment

• Review, execute, and witness electrical Operational Test Procedures (OTPs) and commissioning activities including loop tests and function tests

• Prepare black start procedures and operate electrical equipment as required

• Support production teams to ensure safe first power-up and readiness for start-up

• Coordinate with Operating Authority, Commissioning Site Leader, and start-up supervisors to develop power-up sequences, risk assessments, and permit-to-work activities

• Monitor and follow-up corrective actions, punch lists, and electrical isolations/de-isolations

• Participate in HAZID, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new facilities

• Advise on inhibitions, isolations, and associated certificates and risk assessments

• Maintain local signage, barriers, and safe walkways within SimOps areas

• Ensure operators are trained and familiar with new safety systems and process upgrades

• Contribute to incident-free initiatives by reporting anomalies, defects, or unsafe practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent (A-levels + 2 years study)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas production operations

• Qualified EX Inspector (Compex certified) with proven operational responsibility for EX equipment

• Previous offshore experience with electrical scopes and EX inspections

• Experience with O&G commissioning, start-up procedures, and EX regulatory compliance

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration

Technical & Safety Competencies

• T-BOSIET and H2S training (OPITO approved)

• Basic firefighting and emergency response knowledge

• NOC PTW and JSA awareness

• Hazard & Energy Control, Lockout/Tagout procedures

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Proficient in basic computer applications

Candidate Profile

• Proactive, safety-conscious, and operationally responsible

• Comfortable working in multicultural offshore and onshore environments

• Flexible to extended shifts and offshore rotations

• Able to provide technical guidance and act as a trusted advisor to field operations teams

This role offers the opportunity to work across a major O&G project, contributing directly to commissioning, safe start-up, and operational excellence of critical EX and electrical systems.