Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead all Electrical engineering activities pertaining to the successful delivery of the HQ managed Downstream strategic projects portfolio consisting of multiple projects at any point in time and will include both national and international projects executed in co-operation with Joint Venture partners.

Develop timely and accurate reports for management on the status of the Electrical engineering activities in projects ongoing within the downstream project delivery program.

Integrate all Electrical Engineering disciplines into feasibility study activities, early design, pre-Feed, Feed, EPC tender and selection etc. on projects. Ensure the application of best in class tools in line with ADNOC standards across all projects and techniques while finding and adopting the right Electrical Engineering solutions required to enhance the feasibility of projects as well as their return on investment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Electrical Engineering

• Lead the Electrical Engineering activities within the PDO projects and provide direction and advice related to Electrical Engineering matter on all projects in the DS project funnel managed by the PDO, both nationally and internationally.
• Support implementation of Operational Plans on the development of individual ongoing projects. Ensure the integration of all technical and HSSE disciplines throughout initial feasibility, pre FEED and FEED as well as in the EPC tender.
• Lead project teams together with the other PDO disciplines, contractors and partner staff to deliver optimal technical solutions on a wide range of petrochemical investment projects.
• Ensure that project plans and schedules are achievable and consistent in their approach across the project portfolio and aim to deliver maximum value to ADNOC.
• Collaborate and ensure that all Project Engineering Teams are working in alignment with ADNOC Operations and with external stakeholders. Focus on achieving the best possible project outcome for ADNOC and the highest possible likelihood of project implementation at FID.
• Ensure that project teams identify, understand, manage and mitigate all project and business risks.
• Co-operate with the SBD function in Downstream on individual project opportunities for selection and development of new projects in order to implement the best technical and structuring options.
• Support techno-economic feasibility studies, including pre-FEED and FEED studies of new projects to deliver growth and economic value from Downstream projects.
• Participate to the regular project meetings, provide an overview on progress, risks, trajectory, etc. and addressing specific questions for the projects.
• Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with approved standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the PDO.

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Project policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the division's work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Regular work-related contact with the Vice President, Project Services and with team members on matters related to Electrical Engineering and Management activities.
• Regular contact with other divisions in the Downstream Directorate as required.
• Regular contact with other ADNOC Directorates as required.

External

• Regular Contacts with management and project teams of overseas and national investors, customers, suppliers and joint venture partners in discussions, negotiations and at Board meetings.
• Regular contacts with ADNOC and Abu Dhabi subsidiaries/ventures and partners etc. and with technical contractors, project and business consultants and outsourcing service providers.
• Regular contact with consultants/suppliers on matters related to acquisition of services.
• Occasional contact with Government organisations and entities such as Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Ministry of Energy, Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Authorities and Gulf Cooperation Council, etc.

Group Company: ADNOC HQ