PMC Lead Electrical Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer - Offshore in Abu Dhabi. You’ll oversee the design and maintenance of electrical systems for offshore platforms, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in the Oil & Gas industry, with proven team management skills. Key responsibilities include project leadership, system design, and technical support. The role offers competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry.
• 5+ years in a similar position in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Experience managing a team of specialists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for offshore platforms.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee maintenance programs for reliability and efficiency of electrical systems.

Skills

Offshore experience

Team management

Electrical discipline expertise

Excellent command of English

Hands-on experience on SPEL

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

ETAP

Navisworks

Lighting calculation software (Dialux)

MS-Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer - Offshore with a proven track record in overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems on offshore platforms to ensure safe and efficient operation for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Leading the design and implementation of electrical systems for offshore platforms to ensure they meet project specifications and operational requirements.
• Ensuring that all electrical systems comply with safety regulations and standards to protect personnel and equipment.
• Developing and overseeing maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and efficiency of electrical systems.
• Managing electrical engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Providing technical expertise and support to engineering teams and operations personnel.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with electrical systems on offshore platforms.
• Ensuring that all electrical work meets quality standards and specifications.

Key Accountabilities and 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

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• 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 five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects. Managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers.
• Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desired
• PMC experience is required
• 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

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer - Offshore for ADNOC Offshore client in Abu Dhabi within our Operations EMEA business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We 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.