Lead Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to business and strategic planning by understanding business needs and translating them into evolving engineering services.
• Develop and implement long-term electrical engineering strategies aligned with company objectives and industry best practices.
• Establish and lead the engineering function for the company’s equipment upgrades and new projects, including developing project specifications, procedures, and deliverables within budget and timelines.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of new electrical equipment and technologies.
• Participate in capital projects, providing technical expertise and cost estimations, including feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Deliver Electrical Engineering deliverables within set timelines and budget.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term organizational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Develop KPIs for monitoring the performance and progress of electrical engineers in line with the company’s HR departmental guidelines.
• Evaluate electrical systems' safety, reliability, and performance
• Interface with technical teams and subcontractors to support organizational goals and ensure maintenance contracts align with the company’s requirements.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to analyze, recommend, and manage spare parts inventory.
• Analyze and resolve power system (grid, emergency, UPS) issues.
• Manage design and scope changes.
• Participate in HAZOPs.
• Manage electrical contractor interfaces for power projects.
• Provide electrical engineering input to other disciplines and serve as the electrical SME for design reviews.
• Plan and implement new electrical projects, including cost estimation and multi-discipline coordination.
• Recommend and implement engineering solutions to prevent power system breakdowns.
• Evaluate, coach, develop, and mentor electrical engineering team members.
• Provide technical support to the site electrical maintenance team, including troubleshooting during shutdowns and startups.
• Apply manufacturer instructions for system operation and maintenance.
• Document design methods and write reports; troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Requirements:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering with Chartered status.
• 12 years’ progressive experience within engineering, minimum 5 years as senior electrical engineer for an Operator and been involved in onshore gas plants.
• Proven experience in leading and managing electrical engineering teams.
• Highly skilled in Design/Specification/Operation/Maintenance of power generation and associated equipment, including transformers, MV/HV switch gear, motors, and protection systems.
• Must be licensed for Operation/Maintenance of MV (11,000 Volts) switch gear.
• Good understanding of project management controls and procedures.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as electrical design software, power system analysis software, and data analysis tools.
• Experience with electrical safety standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E).
• Experience with Front End/Conceptual Engineering studies with respect to electrical design aspects.
• Ability to establish and maintain a facilities electrical installations database.
• Ability to provide input to Integrity Management and Planned Maintenance planning.