Hazardous Area Electrical Supervisor (CompEx Ex01–Ex04)

About the role

Our client, an engineering service company serving the upstream oil & gas sector in West Africa, is looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead hazardous‑area electrical inspection and maintenance work offshore.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise electrical technicians and coordinate safe execution of offshore work.
• Lead inspections of Ex equipment, verify findings and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Identify defects, prioritise corrective actions and oversee repairs in line with site procedures and IEC 60079 requirements.
• Work with offshore operations to plan access, permits, isolations and completion of work packs.

Required profile

• Current CompEx Ex01–Ex04 certification and a recognised electrical qualification.
• Proven experience supervising hazardous‑area electrical work on offshore oil & gas facilities, preferably including Ex inspection campaigns.
• Valid offshore mobilisation credentials (BOSIET or FOET with HUET/EBS component, IMIST) and a current offshore medical certificate.

Required skills

• CompEx Ex01–Ex04 certification.
• Knowledge of IEC 60079 hazardous‑area standards.
• Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, FOET, HUET/EBS, IMIST).