Lead Electrical Engineer

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources company headquartered in Australia, seeking a senior Engineering leader for UAE operations in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee FEED/EPC phases, coordinate across Owner, EPC/FEED Contractor and vendors, ensure safety culture and quality, and drive engineering excellence on large oil & gas projects.

The role requires 15+ years in oil & gas or petrochemical, ADNOC exposure, offshore and PMC experience, and a strong ability to lead multi-discipline teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience.
• ADNOC project experience is required.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experiences are required.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviors and engagement activities.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve PM issues during early work phase and FEED phases.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve electrical engineering issues.
• Act on behalf of Owner and coordinate with EPC/FEED Contractor.
• Review and approve Contractor deliverables within approval durations and ensure design compliance.
• Attend EPC/FEED meetings to discuss progress and alignment.
• Review and approve design documents from Vendors/Subcontractors and provide comments.
• Attend technical meetings with Owner, Licensor, Contractor and Vendors.
• Participate in Project technical sessions (Design Review, 3D Model, Constructability, SIL, EIA, HAZOP/HAZID).
• Ensure project quality procedures are established and followed by the EPC/FEED Contractor.
• Oversee and coordinate interface activities among EPC/FEED Contractor, Owner and third parties.
• Coordinate engineering participation in design option development and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

15+ years Oil & Gas experience

GCC region experience

Tools

FEED & EPC processes

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Description

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviors and engagement activities.
• Identifying, evaluating, and resolving Project Management issues during the early work phase and FEED phases of the Project.
• Identifying, evaluating, and resolving electrical Engineering issues.
• Act on behalf of and as authorized by Owner, on all matters with respect to the EPC / FEED Contractor and shall coordinate Project activities.
• Review and approve within the specified approval durations, the Contractor key deliverables and other works within the electrical discipline, ensuring compliance with design requirements which involves the interpretation and review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, system or equipment with relatively few complex features.
• Attend regular or as needed meetings at EPC / FEED Contractor’s Engineering offices and construction Site offices to discuss the progress of EPC / FEED Contractor’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities.
• Review and approve the following Contractor’s deliverables.
• Review and approve key design documents from Vendors, equipment manufacturers or Subcontractors and prepare comments and recommendations incorporating any comments received from the Owner.
• Attend technical meeting with Owner, Licensor, Contractor and Vendors.
• Attend all Project technical sessions by the Contractor such as: Design Review Meetings, 3D Model Review Meeting, Constructability, SIL, EIA, HAZOP and HAZID etc.
• Ensuring that the Project quality procedures are established maintained and implemented by the EPC / FEED Contractor.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of Contractor’s Engineering design activities, system integration, and design selection.
• Supervise and manage the review and approval of Contractor’s work, ensuring compliance with Owner and Project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate the required Engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to ensure design optimization and validation for the Owner.
• Coordinate other discipline Engineer’s participation in layout reviews, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline Engineers.
• Coordinate auditing activities of the EPC / FEED Contractor and ensure that the recommendations for improvement are implemented.
• Manage and coordinate interface activities between the EPC / FEED Contractor, Owner as well as with outside third parties.
• Coordinate technical reviews and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate the review of technical bid submissions and perform technical bid analysis.

Qualifications And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
• ADNOC project experience is required.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experiences are required.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://www.worley.com Job Function: Engineering Company Industry/
Sector: Professional Services