Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

Note

This is regarding a long term contract, 2 to 4 years.
Due to visa limitations, your application will not be accepted if you are from Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Congo, Afghanistan, or Libya. Exception: if you are already inside Qatar with a valid QID, transfer of sponsorship is possible. If you have a valid QID and are in Qatar, press 'NO' when asked for it.

Overview

We are looking to hire an Electrical Engineer for an oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar.
Candidates must have a minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in electrical and/or instrument maintenance work.
Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all location electrical engineers to manage electrical maintenance for non-operational buildings and facilities at all FM locations.
• Direct and monitor planning, tendering, and execution of electrical maintenance works with cost optimization and compliance to HSSE and relevant procedures.
• Provide direction and technical assistance to subordinates for handling non-routine works and/or situations involving high costs to the client’s best advantage.
• Review and approve BOQ, scopes, and technical specifications of new tenders for submission to concerned authorities.
• Review and approve RO, SES, and EIP based on manual of authority.
• Participate or delegate in pre-tender meetings and related technical and commercial evaluations on contract bids received and administered by the electrical section and submit technical evaluation reports.
• Provide clarification on technical matters as required by superiors.
• Coordinate various activities related to site mobilization of contractors following issue of Letter of Intent by client; arrange various access permits and passes including coordinating the placement of contractor’s site offices, material storage area, and camp as applicable.
• Assist contractor in the orderly mobilization of facilities, equipment, and manpower on site.
• Ensure compliance that the corporation’s established contract procedures are being implemented within the section.
• Develop and review maintenance procedures, guidelines, and work instructions within the division.
• Familiarize subordinates with the latest procedures and guidelines.
• Review and finalize scope of work, estimates, and service orders; arrange and attend technical and kick-off meetings and provide input to FM on budgeting.
• Attend or delegate to answer queries related to direct order and limited/general tender committees.
• Plan and report electrical works inspection of client buildings; takeover of completed buildings or facilities with user department and final acceptance from contractor.
• Arrange inspections of new buildings and accommodations to be leased and finalize reports from subordinates to identify any work required to bring the property up to client standards.
• Review and finalize justifications, cost estimates, and outline programs for new projects and works for inclusion in annual budget and submissions, based on input from senior electrical engineers.
• Accept draft specifications and sketches together with preliminary estimates for various non-routine contracts and scheduled contract work.
• Develop specifications for modifying facilities and special requirements for clubs and industrial installations.
• Participate in determining the availability and quality of materials on the local market and review alternative material sources.
• Coordinate with other sections within FM and outside FM for feasibility, work permits, and work coordination.
• Attend any other tasks assigned by superiors.
• Develop year plan and smart objectives guidelines for the electrical team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with good communication and computer skills.
• 10-12 years’ experience in electrical and/or instrument maintenance work, including 7 years at the supervisory level dealing with costs, budgets, and contracts.
• Familiarity with the preparation of tender specifications and associated standards pertaining to local and international regulations.
• Good knowledge of local contractors and an aptitude to understand other disciplines is desirable.