Lead Electrical Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2022, Wood is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Lead Electrical Engineer with experience in refining and offshore industry to be based in UAE

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) only whilst exact opportunities are being fully determined

Below are some key responsibilities and duties:

+ To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company requirements

+ To have single - point responsibility for all electrical engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedures

+ Manage and report progress of all Electrical engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements

+ Manage engineering and design resource requirements in line with contract requirements

+ Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial

+ To provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to electrical engineering and raise appropriate EQ's / deviations

+ To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary

+ To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

+ To liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion

+ To promote safe behaviour at all times

+ To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline

+ To co - ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre - commissioning, and start - up

+ To provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing etc

+ To assist in the coordination of all activities related to electrical systems

+ To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

+ To attend weekly progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager

+ Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department

+ Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

+ Bachelor's degree qualification in Electrical Engineering

+ 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry

+ Minimum of 5 years' experience in similar role

+ Offshore experience is must

+ Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electrical system design and analysis

+ Thorough awareness of international codes and standards

+ Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for electrical system design and selection including Smart plant

+ Experience of participation in HAZID, HAZOP and IPF / SIL Classification studies

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1409647
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned