Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: GP403-2409

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Engineering - Power & Heavy Electrical

Company Industry
Oil & Gas

Job purpose

Provide expert engineering technical support to ensure that electrical equipment, electrical distribution network and SCADA system of plants are operated and maintained in line with best world-class practices and standards.

Key accountabilities

Maintenance planning, execution and expertise

Provide technical input to update company specifications to incorporate the latest industry trends and company's lessons learned.

Troubleshoot and analyse complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions to ensure that maintenance services are provided safely and efficiently.

Represent the plant in the power grid for power co-ordination and studies.

Co-ordinate with ADNOC Refinery/GUP for any work and switching activities (specific to Ruwais).

Co-ordinate with TRANSCO/ADWEA/ADNOC-OS/Habshan-5 (SGP) for any work and switching activities (specific to Habshan/Bab).

Witness, as required, the factory and site acceptance tests, pre-commissioning and commissioning of equipment/systems and assure that installation/performance are in accordance with specifications and approved construction documents.

Maintain electrical equipment in line with HSECES guidelines and ensure compliance to MAT requirements.

Carry out periodical review and advise on updating material stock and direct revision of specifications in light of information from manufacturers including deletion of obsolete items and incorporation of new items; ensure availability of spares and materials.

Closely monitor the electrical contractor activities by conducting audits and weekly meetings to highlight their shortfalls/drawbacks and suggest improvements for the effective implementation of scope in line with the service agreements.

Diagnose, analyse and carry out root cause failure analysis, highlight reasons for equipment failure and advise on remedial measures to avoid failures. Also study and carry out residual life assessment of critical electrical equipment and suggest corrective action to be initiated by respective area engineers.

Monitor and analyze failure reports, identify bad actors (RCA), initiate corrective actions and develop solutions to rectify problems and improve performance.

Compile and provide input for preparation of division/department capital, EOM, MM, operating, and 5-year business plan budgets, and monitor/control expenditures.

Ensure the availability and reliability of electrical systems and equipment.

Ensure smooth integration of new facilities such as modification/upgradation of existing facilities and addition of new trains.

Conduct site engineering studies to determine the feasibility of introducing modifications to increase reliability and efficiency of the plant.

Initiate and review plant change requests as per company procedure to equipment, units and plants as well as conduct site engineering studies to determine the feasibility of introducing modifications and incorporate the same to increase reliability and efficiency of the plant.

Study and carry out residual life assessment of critical electrical equipment and suggest corrective action to be initiated by respective area engineers.

Develop scope of work for major overhauls of electrical equipment and work service orders and mini projects; coordinate implementation with other sections.

Provide support to technical and minor projects for developing scope, execution and commissioning. Compile and provide input for preparation of division/department capital and operating budgets and monitor annual expenditure budgets.

Develop and optimise vendor, OEM and specialist contractor support and arrange specialist services.

Carry out technical evaluation of bids related to service work orders and service agreements.

Evaluate and ensure that contractors' designs are in accordance with the scope of work and facilities delivered to end-user are safe, reliable, operable and maintainable.

Develop comprehensive monthly and annual management information system reports covering all major activities of the section, including expenditure profile, and prepare various other presentations and reports as required.

Follow the guidelines mentioned in Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) and Electrical Safety Procedures (ESP) to ensure safe handling of all fixed and portable electrical equipment for both employees and contractors working at the facility.

Coordinate with Projects, Engineering and Integrity & OE divisions (TE, OE, PX) for any studies, site related issues or project scope development.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum experience, knowledge & skills

Eight years of experience in engineering and maintenance of electrical equipment within a large industrial organization, preferably in the oil and gas industry.

Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to the oil and gas industries (API, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, NEC/IEC, etc.) required.

Good knowledge about monitoring and predictive maintenance programs associated with electrical systems.

Knowledge about specification of transformers, switchgears, motor controls, protection control systems, SCADA systems and variable frequency drives.

Fair knowledge and experience on PLC integration with power management systems with latest technology communication protocols.

Expertise in resolving complex engineering and maintenance issues such as HV installations and protection, electrical automation and power control systems, electrical variable speed drives, UPS, etc.

Good knowledge about electrical safety requirements and HSE procedures and practices.

Planning and organising, scheduling and co-ordinating, checking, examining and recording.

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.

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