Job Title: EX-Certified Electrician

Department: Electrical / Assembly
Location: Onshore – workshop based: Great Yarmouth
Reports To: Lead Electrical fitter / Electrical Supervisor

Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of heavy lifting equipment, delivering engineered solutions into demanding industrial and offshore environments.

They are seeking an experienced EX-Certified Electrician to support the installation, inspection, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of electrical systems within hazardous areas.

The successful candidate will hold ATEX / IECEx / CompEx certification and have hands-on experience working with large-scale machinery, electrical control systems, and electrically rated equipment designed for harsh or marine environments.

Key Responsibilities

Hazardous Area Electrical Work

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and repairs in EX-rated (Zone 1 & Zone 2) hazardous areas.
• Ensure all hazardous-area equipment is installed in accordance with ATEX/IECEx standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Complete detailed EX inspection reports (visual, close, and detailed) and maintain compliance documentation.

Crane Electrical Installation & Commissioning

• Install, wire, and terminate motors, control panels, sensors, drives, PLC interfaces, safety circuits, and power distribution units.
• Support the commissioning of new cranes, including functional testing, loop checks, and safety system verification.
• Assist engineering teams during design modifications, upgrades, or integration of new electrical equipment.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose electrical faults in crane systems such as hoists, slewing systems, winches, load monitoring devices, and control systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe and reliable crane operation.
• Replace or repair EX enclosures, glands, junction boxes, lighting, and field devices as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Strictly adhere to company safety policies and hazardous-area regulations.
• Maintain EX integrity of equipment during all work phases, ensuring no compromise to explosion protection measures.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and test documents.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of electrical systems in hazardous/explosion-risk environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and EX equipment data sheets.
• Experience using test equipment such as insulation testers, multimeters, and loop testers.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in industrial environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid EX certification such as CompEx (Ex01–04) or equivalent ATEX/IECEx qualification.
• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, trade certificate).
• Proven experience working with electrical systems on cranes, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery (marine/offshore experience an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of ATEX directives, IEC 60079 standards, and hazardous area installation rules.
• Ability to travel and work offshore or on customer sites as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive workshop hourly rate and offshore allowances (if required).
• Opportunities to work with advanced crane technologies.
• Training and development, including further EX modules or OEM system training.
• A safe, professional, and growth-oriented working environment.

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