Job Detail

Job Title

Senior Electrical Engineer

Work Schedule

Equal Rotation (4/4)

Department

Projects and Engineering

Work Location

Erbil Office

Reports to

Projects and Engineering Manager

Transportation

As per company policy

Subordinates

NA

Accommodation

As per company policy

Employment Type

Consultant

Application Deadline

November 9, 2024

Start Date

TBC

Other details

NA

Position Summary:

Provide technical assurance for the Brownfield Electrical specific elements within a sour hydrocarbon operating asset. Providing leadership in generating Electrical safety-related recommendations that align with the company risk acceptance criteria and enhance Business value.

To support the design of the facilities, specifically from the perspective of the Electrical elements. Including calculations and optimisations for electrical specifications, design criteria and definitions for equipment and bulk material. Additionally for calculation, design, layout and specification of electrical protection and control systems.

A strategic thinker, responsible for aligning Operations / Engineering / Maintenance and Project objectives with the Business needs and objectives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and Engineering:

• Establish the requirements for design deliverables relating to electrical equipment.
• Develop electrical specifications and design basis documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Review design deliverables and follow up on comments, ensuring they are suitably incorporated in accordance with the appropriate design standards and codes.
• Contribute to the Management of Change process in terms of engineering reviews and potential changes and variation order proposals relating to electrical equipment.
• Participate in peer assists, peer reviews, value improving process workshops and the end-of-stage Technical Assurance System review as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of the Engineering and Maintenance Team deliverables.

Project Management:

• Ensure that project standards and functional specifications for electrical equipment are suitable.  Where exceptions and/or deviations from Company/Corporate Standards are proposed, subject these to formal risk assessment and dispensation as per specific company procedures.
• Contribute to project risk workshops and follow up on engineering-related actions relating to any risk response action plans.
• Monitor progress for the development of electrical equipment and design deliverables.
• Propose corrective actions in the event of potential schedule overrun (where necessary, in consultation with the Engineering and Projects Management as required).
• Prepare technical and progress reports to support the flow of key information to management to assist in decision making.
• Participate in the procurement process (i.e., ITT requisition packages) through the evaluation of technical submissions, inclusive of final Technical Bid evaluation report.
• Review and approve key deliverables issued by EPC contractors on plant design.
• Participate and ensure the electrical engineering, installation & commissioning scope is carried out in a safe manner and in compliance with: the scope of work; approved engineering standards; and project specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Prepare and present technical reports and proposals.

Technical Leadership:

• Active input to Permit to Work System and appointment of SAEP (Senior Authorised Persons) for Isolation and switching programs on LV and MV distribution systems when requested by Operations technical personnel.
• Liaise with the Operations representatives in the development of an Operations Assurance Plan that describes the operational activities, assurance requirements and deliverables. Including plans of readiness for handover and commissioning, whilst being the Approver of the same.
• Assist with the development of operating and training manuals and ensure that the manuals relating to electrical equipment are produced with quality and within a timely manner.
• Participate and author incident report on plant wide issues if required.
• Encourage and provide direction for a multi-faceted continuous professional development program for electrical engineering trainees.

HSE / Safety

• Participate in HAZIDs and HAZOPs and other HSSE-related reviews.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to excellent HSSE performance in support of the Engineering, Maintenance and Project Manager’s accountabilities.
• Active input to the Permit to Work System when requested by Operations process and discipline technical personnel.

Quality Assurance:

• Undertake inspections of equipment at various stages of its manufacture. Including attendance of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests as the client representative.
• Establish the process for applying criticality ratings to procured items (relative to the degree of inspection required).
• Assist with the process for design verification by a third party.
• Carry out design audits on in-house deliverables and contractor submissions.
• Implement and monitor best practices for design and engineering processes.

Innovation and Improvement:

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and advancements.
• Identify and implement improvements to design processes and methodologies.