
E&I Technician
Harness Energy Services
Posted 17 days ago
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical and Instrument Technician to join our drilling operations team. This role is vital in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical and instrumentation systems on our drilling rigs. You will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring all systems are compliant with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems on drilling rigs and associated equipment.
- Conduct inspections and calibrations of instruments including pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors.
- Troubleshoot faults in control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) and field instrumentation.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics, loop drawings, and documentation.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company standards (IEC, NEC, ATEX, etc.).
- Support drilling operations by minimizing downtime due to electrical/instrumentation failures.
- Participate in regular safety meetings and contribute to a strong safety culture.
Requirements:
- Must have cert 3
- Minimum 2 years' experience in the drilling, oil & gas, or offshore industry.
- Solid understanding of hazardous area classification and intrinsically safe equipment.
- Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automated drilling technologies is an asset.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Valid offshore medical and survival certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET) preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and rotational schedule
- Opportunities for career progression within a leading drilling services provider
- Comprehensive benefits package including travel, accommodation, and insurance
- Commitment to training, safety, and professional development
We look forward to receiving your application.
About Harness Energy Services
At Harness, we’re not just filling roles – we’re shaping futures. As a proudly Australian-owned business, we specialise in workforce solutions across the Oil and Gas and Trade industries. Our services span Labour Hire, Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40521), and Group Training Organisation (GTO) support – all designed to get the right people, ready for the right jobs, at the right time.
With offices in Brisbane, Gladstone, Toowoomba, Chinchilla and Papua New Guinea, we’re strategically positioned to support clients and candidates wherever industry needs us most. Our mission is simple: help people build better futures through skills, support, and meaningful employment.
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