Location: Norway

Employment type: Permanent Employee

Deadline:31.12.2026

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Electronic Technician – Compentence Pool – MODU

Published 23.07.2026

With experience and expertise from operations across the globe, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art semisubmersible rig fleet and highly skilled crews equipped to operate in in the harshest environments. We have established our world-leading position in the industry through five decades of operational success in some of the most challenging natural environments on earth.

 

 

Odfjell Drilling is continuously seeking skilled and motivated offshore Electronic Technicians to join our Competence Pool

 

The Competence Pool is a dedicated workforce that supports our offshore operations by providing qualified personnel to our rig fleet whenever operational needs arise.

By applying, you will register your CV for ongoing and future recruitment needs within the Competence Pool.  Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration and interview will be contacted.

As a member of our Competence Pool, you will have the opportunity to work across our offshore units, contributing to safe and efficient operations in a dynamic and challenging environment.

  • If you meet the qualifications below and are interested in becoming part of the Odfjell Drilling team, we encourage you to register your interest by applying.

 

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Electronic Technician shall meet the requirement for formal education in engineering automation, electronics and computer systems
  • Requirement can be compensated with other relevant competence
  • Additional competence is required with respect to electrical installations in hazardous areas (Ex), rules and regulations, as well as system training specified for the position
  • Documented relevant experience from offshore/maritime operations

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Electronic Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of control systems, instrumentation, navigation, communication systems and associated equipment on the unit
  • Ensure that procedures for maintenance follow-up of the rig gauges, test equipment, etc. are performed
  • Participate in the execution of multi-disciplinary maintenance
  • Housekeeping in the electronic workshop and other areas of responsibility
  • Installation of new electronic equipment
  • Control and “Hook up” of equipment for service companies and integrate them to the rig systems
  • Update and report “red mark-up” for documentation related to onboard electrical systems and installations/equipment
  • Execute planned/preventative maintenance in accordance with the company’s maintenance program and ensure that this is updated in the electronic maintenance system
  • Electronic Technician on duty has been delegated professional responsibility onboard regarding operation, maintenance and repair of the systems that are within his area of responsibility
  • Electronic Technician is responsible for ensuring that work is carried out in a safe, professional manner in accordance with the safety provisions contained in regulations and the company’s and operator’s requirements/standards
  • Electronic Technician has to ensure that insulation/isolation from electrical or electronic equipment, operated, is performed in his/her area of responsibility. This is in accordance with requirements given in the Permit to Work (PtW) system
  • Contribute to that stock is provided with the consumables, parts and tools necessary for execution of maintenance within his/her area of responsibility.

Main system/Equipment responsibilities

 

IAS, DP, F&G, ESD systems

PLC controlled equipment

Anchor winch control system

Drilling & Mud control systems

Navigation System

Communication & Entertainment systems

Data system (computer network)

Above mentioned systems when integrated in 3.part equipment

 


Reports to:

 
Electrical Supervisor

 

 

We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious. 

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