Senior Engineer, Electrical

Job description

Ensure the provision of technical support to studies, major and minor projects in the design of electrical power systems in all phases of the projects until commissioning. Lead studies and adequacies to safeguard the integrity, reliability and availability of electrical assets throughout all company plants and electrical interfaces with other ADNOC Group companies and/or other outside companies.

Key accountabilities

Engineering studies, advice and expertise

• Provide technical input to update company specifications to incorporate the latest industry trends and company's lessons learned.
• Provide technical support to projects group for minor upgrade/revamping projects, major projects, develop conceptual studies and prepare statement of requirements for new projects.
• Provide technical support to operation excellence team during asset life extension assessment (ALEM study), and assist site team and/or project group during replacement of obsolete equipment to have modern proven equipment at minimum risk to the operating plants.
• Witness upon project management request the factory and site acceptance tests, pre-commissioning and commissioning of equipment/systems and assure that the installation/performance are in accordance with specifications and approved for construction drawings.
• Lead and participate in feasibility studies and review manufacturers proposal solutions/recommendations to modify/upgrade the electrical equipment to maintain their reliability and high performance.
• Lead and support in-house and outsourced multi-discipline studies (and support other discipline lead) to assess and provide technical resolution and recommendation for maintenance and operational issues and prepare FEED scope of work and statement of requirements where applicable.
• Lead assessments and studies to ensure future power requirement availability for the new projects and new additional equipment will not add risk to the existing power network, in view of the ongoing expansion/upgrades projects.
• Ensure electrical technical note(s) are accurately prepared with recommendations to resolve design issues arising during the implementation of major projects and also arising from operations of existing electrical distribution systems.
• Review the execution strategies, design and specifications at minimum overall cost while being consistent with project requirements.
• Maintain a consistent approach in preparation of bid documents and evaluation of projects technical tenders to ensure consistency in all the new projects.
• Lead investigation studies on the chronic problems associated with equipment and electrical failures and follow-up with vendors/suppliers and constantly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing systems for obsolescence, spare availability, vendor support and keep abreast of the new developments, in order to analyse various alternatives providing optimum solutions.
• Lead the implementation of assigned projects, including scope of work, tendering specifications, technical evaluation, engineering, installation, commissioning and monitor and control their execution to meet the budget and schedule targets.
• Lead, support and participate in root cause analysis studies.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum experience & knowledge & skills

• Eight years of experience in wide range of electrical power systems and equipment within a large industrial organization, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with HV, MV and LV switchgears, VFD systems, IPCS systems, MV and LV motors, EX equipment selection, UPS and transformers to perform above mentioned key accountabilities is essential.
• Experience with power system studies for large scale oil and gas projects. Good knowledge of electrical engineering practices, calculation methods and design details.
• Working knowledge of international electrical codes, standards and specifications. Design experience is preferred.
• Proven practice and familiarity on medium and high voltage systems as well as protection relay settings and manipulation.
• Awareness and implementation of the ISO 9000 QMS and Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.
• Planning and organising, scheduling and coordinating, checking, examining and recording.