Electrical & Instrumentation Work Preparator

Akira Energy is looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Work Preparator in Den Helder, The Netherlands.

Location: Den Helder, The Netherlands
Employment Type: Full time

Department Overview

You will be joining a maintenance and reliability team supporting offshore gas production assets in the Dutch North Sea. Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams, you will play a key role in preparing and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical and instrumentation systems.

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Work Preparator is responsible for preparing and coordinating maintenance work for offshore electrical and instrumentation equipment. Acting as the link between offshore execution and onshore support, you will develop high-quality work packages, coordinate resources and materials, and ensure maintenance activities are planned safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Work Preparation & Planning

• Prepare detailed work packages for electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Define the scope of work, required resources, materials, and services.
• Create task lists, material requisitions, and work orders within SAP.
• Identify shutdown requirements and support maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure work packages are complete and ready for safe execution.

Technical Coordination

• Diagnose equipment issues in collaboration with offshore technicians and engineering teams.
• Review technical drawings, manuals, and documentation to develop effective maintenance solutions.
• Coordinate with operations, planners, vendors, contractors, and supply chain teams to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Verify materials and equipment prior to offshore mobilisation.

Offshore Support

• Conduct regular offshore visits to support maintenance execution.
• Liaise with technicians to improve work package quality and maintenance processes.
• Support permit-to-work preparation where required.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with maintenance and HSE procedures.

Function Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance or work preparation within the oil & gas or offshore industry.
• Industry qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices.
• Experience preparing maintenance work packages using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, including transmitters, calibration, and fire & gas systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Willing and medically fit to travel offshore on a regular basis.

Required Certifications

• CompEx (Competency in Explosive Atmospheres) or equivalent.
• High & Low Voltage Electrical Installations (NEN 3140 / NEN 3840)
• Valid offshore certification and Offshore Medical (or willingness to obtain if required).

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting offshore production facilities or gas processing assets.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Knowledge of offshore permit-to-work systems and maintenance planning processes.

Are you interested in the position of Electrical & Instrumentation Work Preparator in Den Helder and do you recognize yourself in the description above? Please don't hesitate to apply or contact Svenja Röll at s.roll@akiraenergy.com.