Electrician
LocationGB-Scotland-Portlethen-Sites 2, 3 & 4 Badentoy Crescent, Badentoy Industrial Estate
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 22h ago
Verified live17h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Compex certification
SVQ qualification or equivalent electrical qualification
Minimum of 8 years of maintenance or industrial electrical experience within oil & gas, marine, military, airline or related industries
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience across electro-mechanical and electrical systems
Experience working with instrumentation and electrical test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters and similar devices
Good understanding of Fire & Gas detection systems
Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control circuitry and electro-mechanical devices
Thorough understanding of IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Experience working with ATEX and hazardous area (zoned) equipment
Advanced soldering and electro-mechanical assembly skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance procedures
Compex Certified (Non-Negotiable)
Fault Finding & Diagnostics
ATEX / Hazardous Area Equipment
Instrumentation Testing Equipment
Fire & Gas Detection Systems
PLC & Control Circuit Troubleshooting
BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Repair
Skills
PLCs
printed circuit boards
multimeters
megohmmeters
Fire & Gas detection systems
ATEX equipment
hazardous area equipment
Benefits
Work life balance policies
Private medical care
Life insurance
Disability programs
Financial programs
Voluntary benefits
Are you an experienced Electrician with a strong background in hazardous area equipment and fault finding?
Would you like to work on critical electro-mechanical systems supporting the energy industry?
Partner with the best
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, testing, assembling, disassembling and inspecting electro-mechanical equipment within a workshop environment. You will support the maintenance, repair and testing of electrical and control systems while ensuring compliance with Baker Hughes quality and HSE standards.
Fuel your passion
You will be:
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Troubleshooting, testing, assembling and disassembling electro-mechanical equipment and assemblies.
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Performing visual inspections and functional testing of electrical and control systems.
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Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and technical documentation.
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Diagnosing faults on motor control circuits, PLCs, printed circuit boards and associated instrumentation.
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Configuring and supporting test stations, test equipment and verification processes.
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Analyzing test data, identifying equipment issues and implementing corrective actions.
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Maintaining compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
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Supporting occasional offshore activities as required by operational needs.
To be successful in this role you will:
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Have a Compex certification and an SVQ qualification or equivalent electrical qualification.
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Have a minimum of 8 years of maintenance or industrial electrical experience within oil & gas, marine, military, airline or related industries.
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Have strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience across electro-mechanical and electrical systems.
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Have experience working with instrumentation and electrical test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters and similar devices.
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Have a good understanding of Fire & Gas detection systems.
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Have knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control circuitry and electro-mechanical devices.
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Have a thorough understanding of IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
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Have experience working with ATEX and hazardous area (zoned) equipment.
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Have advanced soldering and electro-mechanical assembly skills.
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Have the ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance procedures.
Essential Skills
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Compex Certified (Non-Negotiable)
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Fault Finding & Diagnostics
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ATEX / Hazardous Area Equipment
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Instrumentation Testing Equipment
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Fire & Gas Detection Systems
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PLC & Control Circuit Troubleshooting
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BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Repair
Work in a way that works for you
This role is based in our Aberdeen workshop facility and will include occasional offshore travel as required to support operational activities.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace challenge with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:
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Contemporary work-life balance policies and well-being activities
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Comprehensive private medical care options
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Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
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Tailored financial programs
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Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ARMO Electrician IV