Principal Electrical Engineer

Wood PLC; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Dubai for exciting projects in the oil and gas sector. The role involves managing design teams and ensuring compliance on major Brownfield projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high voltage systems and engineering project management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15-20 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in 132 KV High Voltage projects.
• Familiar with HAZID, HAZOP studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering and design teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes and standards.
• Oversee management of electrical engineering budgets.

Skills

Electrical system design

Analysis

High Voltage experience

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Smartplant

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on managing engineering and design resource requirements for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This role is onsite in Dubai, UAE with possible business travel to Iraq as and when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on managing engineering and design resource requirements for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This role is onsite in Dubai, UAE with possible business travel to Iraq as and when required.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates :

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on managing engineering and design resource requirements for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This role is onsite in Dubai, UAE with possible business travel to Iraq as and when required.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Project to support an International Client operation by providing Engineering Services plus Project Management, Supply Chain, Construction, Commissioning, EPC Management support both within Iraq and Dubai offices. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the production by delivering Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects that include new installations as well as a series of modifications to the existing facilities. Team of Engineers and Designers based in Dubai and Basra supports in execution of these projects.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objectives

The candidate will assume sole responsibility for the management of the electrical engineering and design teams on the contract

To ensure all team members are competency assessed and maintain the competency of the team in line with company requirements

To have single-point responsibility for all electrical engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedures

Manage and report progress of all Electrical engineering and design budgets in line with contract requirements

Manage engineering and design resource requirements in line with contract requirements

Ensure compliance with management of change processes both technical and financial.

To provide direction and guidance on technical queries relating to electrical engineering and raise appropriate EQ's / deviations

To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary

To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule

To promote safe behavior at all times

To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline

To co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up

To provide technical support to site in terms of material inspection, Factory Acceptance Testing etc

To assist in the coordination of all activities related to electrical systems

To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and / or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

To attend weekly progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager

Promote and encourage smarter ways of working and champion continuous improvement within your department

Ensure all lessons learnt are captured and shared

QUALIFICATIONS

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 :

Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 15 20 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably on Iraq Brownfield projects

Candidates need to have experience in 132 KV High Voltage

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of electrical system design and analysis.

Thorough awareness of international codes and standards

Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for electrical system design and selection including Smartplant

Experience of participation in HAZID, HAZOP and IPF / SIL Classification studies.

Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies.

ABOUT US

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.