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Senior Electrician (Resource Pool) || Rio de Janeiro

CompanySeadrill
LocationRio de Janeiro
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 3, 2026
About The Company
Seadrill is setting the standard in deepwater oil and gas drilling. With its modern fleet, experienced crews, and advanced technologies, Seadrill safely, efficiently, and responsibly unlocks oil and gas resources for national, integrated, and independent oil companies. Seadrill Social Media Community Guidelines: At Seadrill, we believe in fostering an inclusive and respectful community where everyone feels welcome to engage and share their thoughts. To ensure a positive and constructive experience for all, we kindly ask our community members to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Respectful Dialogue: Treat others with kindness, empathy, and respect. Engage in constructive commentary and avoid personal attacks, derogatory language, or offensive comments. Let's create a space where diversity is championed through mutual respect. 2. No Hate Speech: Hateful, discriminatory, or offensive language targeting individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic is strictly prohibited. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment both in the workplace and on our social channels. 3. Stay on Topic: When commenting on our posts, please ensure that your contributions are relevant to the topic at hand. Off-topic or spam comments may be removed to maintain the clarity and focus of the discussion. 4. Protect Privacy: Refrain from sharing personal or confidential information about others, including their contact details, without their consent. Respecting privacy is vital for maintaining a safe and trustworthy community. 5. Intellectual Property: Respect copyright laws and give proper credit when sharing content that belongs to others. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted material is not acceptable. Seadrill reserves the right to delete comments or block users who violate these guidelines. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
About the Role

Responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for/ensure:

  • Safe and efficient execution of maintenance and repair activities.

  • All drills and checks are conducted as required.

  • All applicable reports and logs, as required by the direct supervisor, are maintained.

  • Review, enforce, and comply with all directives directly related to the electrical and control discipline.

 

Equipment & Systems

Assist with:

  • Ensuring operational preparedness of all safety and emergency equipment.

  • Ensuring all relevant equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.

  • Maintaining sufficient stock of spare parts and materials as required.

Qualifications

As per Seadrill training and competence directives.

Technical High School diploma in Electric and/or related
Valid professional register (CFT active) and certificates (CBSB, NR10, THUET, etc)
Previous experience in offshore operations (drilling contractors preferred)
Be able to communicate in English and Portuguese


SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:

  • Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
  • Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
  • Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
  • The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
  • Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

  • Drive & Ownership
  • Change & Forward Thinking
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Service Delivery
DIVERSITY 
This position is also for people with disabilities.

We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.


Seadrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Key Skills
Electrical maintenanceElectronic equipment repairOffshore operationsSafety complianceTechnical reportingControl systemsEmergency equipment maintenanceSpare parts managementCommunicationLeadershipProblem solving
Categories
EnergyEngineeringTradesSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Electrician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment and control systems. They must ensure all safety drills are conducted, maintenance logs are accurately kept, and all electrical directives are strictly enforced.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
5865
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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