Principal Electrical Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi invites a senior Project Manager to lead PM activities on complex Oil & Gas FEED/EPC projects. You will coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities, and liaise with Owner, Licensor and Vendors to ensure compliant deliverables.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 15+ years in oil & gas, and strong leadership in GCC projects. ADNOC and offshore experience is preferred, with a track record of delivering projects safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• At least 5 years in a similar leadership role on major projects; GCC experience preferred.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience preferred.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Responsibilities

• Champion project safety culture, behaviors and engagement.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve PM issues in FEED and early work.
• Coordinate engineering activities across EPC/FEED contractors.
• Review and approve contractor deliverables and key design documents.
• Attend regular meetings with Owner, Licensor, Contractor and Vendors.
• Ensure quality procedures are established and adhered to.
• Lead interface management between EPC/FEED Contractor and Owner.
• Support design option analysis and optimization for the Owner.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Vendor coordination

FEED/EPC experience

GCC experience

Oil & Gas

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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 todays 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 & Offshore project experience is preferred
• PMC experiences are preferrable.
• 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. Were building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, theres a path for you here.

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

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