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Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
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To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Teesside Operations
The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage, and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, and butane.
The terminal’s success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Technician will work as part of the Operations and Maintenance team to deliver planned and reactive maintenance activities, support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement across plant reliability, availability and performance. They will support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Teesside site by installing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing electrical equipment, systems and associated components.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Electrical Technician with strong practical maintenance experience, ideally gained within a process, oil and gas, or COMAH-regulated environment. They will have a sound understanding of electrical equipment, safe systems of work and relevant standards, with the ability to fault-find, repair and maintain plant equipment safely and effectively. A call-out rota is in place for this post.
Position Overview
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Actively support the Electrical Maintenance Function
- To interpret job requirements from preventative maintenance instruction, specifications and / or other documentation
- Install electrical equipment in accordance with established standards, limits, fits, tolerances, procedures and guideline
- To maintain and repair electrical equipment with established standards, limits, fits, tolerances, with established PM routines, procedures and guidelines
- Support the ENABLON process and adopt the role of Permit Acceptor as appropriate
- Provide feedback on all maintenance tasks to allow collation of asset history, whether that be written, electronic or verbal
- Diagnose physical cause of electrical equipment breakdown / failure and propose / complete repairs to the site standards and engage technical resources as needed to support operations
- Generate SAP Material Requisition for work orders and projects
- Create / Close SAP notifications for defects
- Assisting in reviews and development of relevant section procedures, PM routines and risk assessments
- Respond to any out of hours call out
- Assist the planning department in the planning of PM01 and PM02 jobs as directed by the supervisor, as part of fall-back work
- Prepare jobs for execution in support of the schedule under direction of the supervisor, as part of fall-back work including but not limited to checking scaffold, withdrawing spares, preparing tools etc
- As part of a team, undertake and record After Action Reviews to improve job planning and execution
Competency Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Relevant approved apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Minimum City & Guilds/ ONC certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of electrical equipment
- Knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX legislation
- Extensive experience in a maintenance role within the oil and gas industry
- Hold a Full UK driving licence and to drive company vehicles where appropriate
- Ability to use Microsoft packages and SAP
- Appropriate Physical and Mental Capability to undertake the role (Work at Height, Work in Confined Spaces, Ability to wear Breathing Apparatus)
Apply By:
Aug 31, 2026
Sponsorship:
We are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement:
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates who require them, and we encourage applicants to let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure the process is accessible to them. We value the diversity of thought, experience, and background within our business and believe that building a truly inclusive workplace enables every individual to thrive, contribute fully, and reach their potential.
Conditions of Employment:
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.
