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Baker Hughes

Electrician

GB-Scotland-Portlethen-Sites 2, 3 & 4 Badentoy Crescent, Badentoy Industrial Estate

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
12 Oct 2026

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the posting

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:

  • Troubleshooting, testing, assembling and disassembling electro-mechanical equipment and assemblies.
  • Performing visual inspections and functional testing of electrical and control systems.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and technical documentation.
  • Diagnosing faults on motor control circuits, PLCs, printed circuit boards and associated instrumentation.
  • Configuring and supporting test stations, test equipment and verification processes.
  • Analyzing test data, identifying equipment issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintaining compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
  • Supporting occasional offshore activities as required by operational needs.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Compex certification and an SVQ qualification or equivalent electrical qualification.
  • Have a minimum of 8 years of maintenance or industrial electrical experience within oil & gas, marine, military, airline or related industries.
  • Have strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience across electro-mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Have experience working with instrumentation and electrical test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters and similar devices.
  • Have a good understanding of Fire & Gas detection systems.
  • Have knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motor control circuitry and electro-mechanical devices.
  • Have a thorough understanding of IEE BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • Have experience working with ATEX and hazardous area (zoned) equipment.
  • Have advanced soldering and electro-mechanical assembly skills.
  • Have the ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance procedures.

Essential Skills

  • 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

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:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and well-being activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ARMO Electrician IV

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