Lead Electrical Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:Within Wood Abu Dhabi, we are actively expanding our project delivery portfolio to include Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Contracts.As part of this growth, we are looking for personnel to join our team, either from internal Wood employees or the external market.The type of personnel we are looking for is broad ranging including:
  • Ambitious people that want to grow their career within this exciting contract execution model, where they will gain experience across the full project lifecycle from Detailed Engineering, through Procurement & Fabrication and into the Offshore Execution, covering Construction, Commissioning, Start -up and Handover to Operations.
  • Experienced personnel with a background in PMC, EPC or EPCM projects, that can take on senior positions within the organisation and use their experience to steer the team to deliver outstanding performance across a portfolio of projects for Major Operators.
Projects within the EPCM model are wide and varied covering both onshore and offshore Brownfield Assets; typical examples include:
  • Onshore Pipeline Controls System Upgrades
  • Offshore Aset enhancement projects covering multiple system and equipment on large platforms, Wellhead Towers and Islands
We are committed to delivering the EPCM Model and as such require the right people to be part of our Wood Abu Dhabi Team as part of this exciting journey.Please note, this is not a speculative reach out for CVs for bid purposes, the EPCM Delivery is part of our longer-term plans and as such we are committed to investing for the future. We are actively recruiting and look forward to engaging with you soon.Job Objective:The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of Brownfield Safety Critical Projects on multiple offshore platforms; including large production complexes (multiple platforms bridge linked) and remote Wellhead Towers, located offshore within the UAE under an EPCM contracting model.Typical projects include Fire & Gas System Upgrades, Power Upgrades, Control System Upgrades, Flare System Upgrades and Platform Structural Modifications.Effective overall delivery of execution delivery on an assigned asset, which could be a production Complex or a number of Wellhead Towers. This encompasses both Construction and Commissioning activities as well as the movement of accommodation barges, utilisation of workboats, and receipt of materials etc.Prioritizes work activities across all contractors and ensures management team are in place and organized to provide efficient execution of the work.Key interface with Client Operations team, attending Work Planning / Approval Sessions and communicating outcome to Contractor management team.Ensures Construction Execution Planning and delivery of the portfolio of project scopes across their assigned asset is performed to drive efficient management of Construction Contractors workforce to deliver projects safely, to the required standards within budget and schedule.Provide certainty and confidence to the Client and Wood Project Sponsor, that the contract is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.Responsibilities:
  • To lead the team of Engineers and Designers
  • Responsible for the design and approval of all electrical work on assigned projects
  • Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client\'s requirements
  • Participate in project scheduling and project review activities
  • Carry out calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications
  • Prepare material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for electrical equipment on assigned projects
  • Assists the designers for the preparation of electrical drawings such as SLDs, Protection & Control schematics and layout drawings.
  • Review vendor\'s document to ensure equipment vendors provide timely and quality input into design packages
  • Review all third-party discipline design work
  • Understand the contract quality management system and ensure these requirements are met
  • Actively communicate with other disciplines to optimize areas of interface, during the design development, review and check processes
  • Proficient in the use of ETAP, Navisworks, Lighting calculation Software (Dialux etc.) and MS- OFFICE
  • Set up and maintain electrical databases on assigned projects
  • Carry out electrical engineering work as required by the lead electrical engineer in accordance with the agreed project schedule
  • 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:
  • ADNOC offshore brownfield project experience
  • Experience of AC, DC Offshore Power Systems, including UPS for ESD and F&G Systems
  • Experience of working with leading OEMS for Design/ Interface/ Interconnections, plus Factory Acceptance / Site Acceptance Testing
  • Experience of Package Management
  • 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
  • Must have at least three (3) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Engineers and designers
  • Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
  • Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
  • Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can-do attitude
  • Working hands on Experience on SPEL
  • Must have working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications and practices
  • 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.Diversity StatementWe 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.

John Wood Group

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  • Job Id
    JD1763781
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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