Approved Electrician
Electrical Jobs ⫽ Electrician
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
£27.00 Per Hour
Contract, Full time
40 Hours
2 Weeks on and off
Desirable Skills
CompEx, Electrical, Industrial Electrician, Approved Electrician
Job description
Role Overview
The CompEx Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, and troubleshooting electrical systems in hazardous areas classified under ATEX/IECEx standards. The role ensures all electrical work meets regulatory, safety, and site-specific requirements for explosive atmospheres (gas, vapour, or dust zones).
Key Responsibilities Electrical Installation & Maintenance
- Install, terminate, and maintain Ex-rated equipment (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex p, etc.).
- Perform electrical wiring, testing, and commissioning according to site and industry standards.
- Carry out inspections in accordance with IEC 60079 series (Initial, Periodic, Sample, Detailed).
- Diagnose and repair faults across LV electrical systems.
Hazardous Area Work
- Ensure compliance with ATEX, IECEx, or NEC Class/Division requirements.
- Select and verify correct cable types, glands, enclosures, and accessories for hazardous zones.
- Read and interpret hazardous area classification drawings and data sheets.
Safety & Compliance
- Work under Permit-to-Work, Isolation (LOTO), and risk assessment systems.
- Complete detailed documentation and inspection reports (electronic and paper).
- Follow site safety procedures and contribute to toolbox talks.
Project & Team Support
- Support commissioning teams and project engineers.
- Liaise with supervisors, control-room operators, and instrumentation technicians.
- Provide feedback on design or installation improvements.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- CompEx Ex01-Ex04 (minimum requirement for gas/vapour hazardous areas).
- Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, City & Guilds).
- 18th Edition (or local equivalent electrical regulations).
- Valid ECS/CCNSG/Safety Passport (site-dependent).
- Experience working in industrial or hazardous-area environments.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with oil & gas, petrochemical, offshore, or chemical plant environments.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
- Familiarity with intrinsically safe (IS) systems and barriers.
- Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop drawings.
- Strong fault-finding, testing, and inspection skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and reporting abilities.
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Robert Hurst Group Ltd
Vita House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PG, United Kingdom
01256 817878