Electrical Lead

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

At Dixstone, we build for the long term. We invest with purpose, create value by unlocking synergies, and drive excellence through smart optimization and responsible recycling.

Our ambition is to lead the energy services industry by delivering safe, dedicated, and innovative solutions worldwide. What makes this possible is our multidisciplinary team of highly skilled people — our greatest asset — working together to turn complex challenges into sustainable success.