Candidate Pool – Lead Electrical

About the job

If you are looking to advance your offshore career in a role where your skills and safety leadership truly make an impact, this opportunity is for you. We are seeking experienced Lead Electrical to play a key role in ensuring the safe, stable, and efficient operation of FPSO/FPU assets.

About Us:

OCS Services is a seasoned player in the oil and gas industry, delivering world-class services across offshore and onshore operations. As a joint venture between Planet Energy and BW Offshore, we specialize in Operations & Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, and Integrated Crew Management. With global operations spanning Singapore, India, UAE, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, and Nigeria, we are strategically positioned to support energy production safely, sustainably, and reliably. Our expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability enable us to drive excellence in complex energy projects around the world. At OCS we're guided by four core values that define everything we do – trust, driven, care and innovation.

Learn more at: www.ocs.services

JOIN US

As we continue to expand into new geographies with several upcoming projects, we are preparing to onboard and mobilize our future Lead Electrical to support and strengthen our growing global offshore operations. The objective of this posting is to create an opportunity for us to collaborate whether in the near future or over the longer term.

Are you exploring a new challenge soon or in the future? If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply now

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead & maintain HV/LV electrical systems, ensuring uninterrupted power to all critical operations.
• Manage marine electrical integration—synchronizing engine room machinery with ship-wide electrics.
• Oversee power generation & distribution, including generators, transformers, load-sharing, and emergency systems.
• Ensure Ex-rated equipment compliance, managing hazardous-area installations per ATEX/IECEx standards.
• Respond to power outages, orchestrating blackout recovery and emergency load-shedding to protect operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults across motors, compressors, boilers, switchgear, and distribution networks.
• Coordinate planned maintenance via CMMS, including condition monitoring and safety-compliant LOTO procedures.
• Support commissioning & modifications, handling technical reviews and management-of-change protocols.
• Manage spares inventory, budgeting, and expenditure control for electrical consumables.
• Collaborate across teams—liaise with control systems, operations, HSSEQ, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including IEC, SOLAS, ATEX, and offshore electrical safety regulations.
• Lead vendor & contractor oversight, verifying equipment certification and safety readiness.
• Participate in emergency response, including drills, training, and on-site incident support.
• Provide cross-departmental exposure to broaden understanding of offshore operations.
• Foster teamwork, inclusion, and offshore culture to support national staff integration and long-term continuity.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or bachelor's in electrical/Instrumentation (or equivalent); 10–12 years in oil & gas, with 5+ years offshore and 2+ years on FPSO/FPU.
• Strong knowledge of FPSO/FPU electrical systems (power generation, HV/LV, Ex-rated equipment) and offshore safety protocols.
• Proven leadership of electrical technicians, managing both planned and reactive maintenance while mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; proficient in CMMS, technical documentation, and root-cause analysis.
• Safety-first mindset with strong discipline—adept in JSA, Permit‑to‑Work, and LOTO; calm under pressure.
• Clear, proactive communication with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Self-driven, resilient, open to feedback, promotes teamwork, takes ownership, and recognizes team achievements.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Portuguese, French, Italian) are a plus.
• Committed to mentoring national staff through on-the-job training and cross-functional exposure.
• Embraces continuous professional growth; shows empathy, humility, and adaptability.
• Takes responsibility for team outcomes, provides clarity, addresses performance, resolves conflicts, and develops full team potential.

What You Can Expect

• To be part of a highly skilled offshore team committed to operational excellence and safety.
• An environment where your leadership, technical expertise, and safety mindset are valued and recognized.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and offshore leadership development.
• A workplace that encourages collaboration, inclusion, and open communication.

As Lead Electrical, you'll lead by example maintaining the safety standard, operational excellence, and team performance. Your leadership will directly maintain the high level of safety and maintenance culture of critical offshore assets making an impact that counts.

If you're ready to lead with integrity, elevate offshore maintenance standards, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key leader in offshore innovation.