Lead Electrical Engineer - Offshore

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is presently looking to hire a Lead Electrical Engineer for ADNOC Offshore Central Engineering Division in Abu Dhabi. Below are more details about the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the team of Engineers and Designers
2. Responsible for the design and approval of all electrical work on assigned projects
3. Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client's requirements
4. Participate in project scheduling and project review activities
5. Carry out calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications
6. Prepare material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for electrical equipment on assigned projects
7. Assist the designers in the preparation of electrical drawings such as SLDs, Protection & Control schematics, and layout drawings.
8. Review vendor's documents to ensure equipment vendors provide timely and quality input into design packages
9. Review all third-party discipline design work
10. Understand the contract quality management system and ensure these requirements are met
11. Actively communicate with other disciplines to optimize areas of interface during the design development, review, and check processes
12. Proficient in the use of ETAP, Navisworks, Lighting calculation Software (Dialux etc.), and MS-Office
13. Set up and maintain electrical databases on assigned projects
14. Carry out electrical engineering work as required by the lead electrical engineer in accordance with the agreed project schedule
15. Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT's) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT's) for electrical equipment (or equipment with significant electrical content) on assigned projects

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
2. At least three (3) years of experience in a similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Engineers and designers
3. Offshore experience is a must, while ADNOC experience is desired
4. Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
5. Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
6. Enthusiastic, conscientious, and keen to learn / Flexible with a can-do attitude
7. Hands-on experience on SPEL
8. Working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications, and practices
9. Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes 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 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.