Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

SUMMARY:

Our client, one of the largest international oil and gas organisations, is seeking an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer to join their Project Management team (PMT).

POSITION INFO:
The Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer''s primary role is to ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction and project completion is done in compliance with the project contract requirements i.e. project schedule, cost, HSE, company standards and procedures. Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer role also involves in some cases to review and study modifications to infrastructure, oil & gas processing / handling and utilities facilities. Occasionally called upon to design electrical engineering/construction aspects of new facilities of the types mentioned.

Minimum Requirements

• As the successful candidate you will hold a B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a higher degree is preferred .
• Fifteen (15) years of experience, preferably in the oil industry or similar process industry, such that the incumbent is clearly recognized as an expert in his field.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) and no second language is required.
• Must have Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards and Specifications.
• Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings with a PMP Certification is desirable but not mandatory.

• Execute capital projects according to the scope, schedule and budget.
• Responsibility for project development: preliminary engineering to detail designs to construction and the final safe turnover to proponent.
• Manage General Engineering Services (GES) design contractor activities during the development of project proposal, include definition of project work scope and schedule requirements. Development of detailed estimate leading to funding appropriation and approval.
• Manage contractor preparation of detailed design drawings, material specifications and procurement, and/or construction bid packages.
• Prepare annual and long-range operating plans and objectives.
• Be familiar with international procedures of Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedure, Procurement Process, Construction Requirements and up to date Best Practices
• Fully understand contract documents (inclusive of appendices, drawings and specifications), project execution plan, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications and project schedule to support project manager and/or company representative in timely completion of project.
• Review and resolve day to day contractors’ claims and complaints related to assigned project (Electrical) work during construction and ensure HSE compliance.
• Performs change order scope definition, cost estimation and assists the Project Manager or Company representative in change order negotiations.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes. Attend project meetings e.g. progress, stakeholders, design review, plot plan, value improvement and assist in managing and reviewing the project progress i.e. planned vs actual.
• Review of project schedule, coordinating and monitoring the assigned project progress and challenge below par performance of the contractor.
• Review, coordinates and monitors invoices (claimed vs actual physical progress checks) and contractor’s submittals.
• Performs Project Reporting and implementation of company initiatives during project execution.
• Formally designs or studies electrical modifications to oil & gas processing and handling facilities, residences and utilities.
• Provide routine electrical (design and construction) support to facilities such as substations, in-house power generation, electrical distribution systems, refinery process plants that include, but are not limited to, refining, NGL and utilities plants.
• Develop and/or review testing and commissioning procedures for electrical equipment.
• Experience in evaluating existing and new engineering design of substations, switchgear, transmission lines and MCCs 480V through 380 KV.
• Experience in applying and analyzing system simulation, and modeling of electrical distribution systems using computer software such as E-TAP and similar software.
• Be familiar with leading equipment manufacturers/ Vendors, NEC, IEEE, IEC and other international electrical standards, CII best practices and value practices.
• Upholds engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

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