Electrical Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Relocation Package

aramco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Global Manufacturing Excellence team. This role involves managing lifecycle programs for critical electrical equipment and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With significant investment in technology and development, this company fosters a rewarding work environment that encourages continuous learning and skill enhancement. If you have extensive experience in the oil and gas sector and a passion for reliability and safety, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing electrical systems in the oil and gas industry.
• Familiarity with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lifecycle management programs for critical electrical equipment.
• Lead failure investigations and implement lessons learned across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power System Studies

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting Practices

Health and Condition Assessments

Knowledge of Industry Codes

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.

Job Req ID: 15314

Overview:

Aramco energizes the world economy. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Our significant investment in technology and infrastructure aims to maximize the value of the energy we produce and enhance Aramco’s societal value.

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with global offices, we combine market discipline with a long-term vision, driven by nine decades of responsible stewardship of the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon resources. Our efforts deliver societal and economic benefits locally and worldwide. We are among the most profitable companies globally, ranking in the top five by market capitalization.

Position Overview

We seek an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME) team within the Reliability Solutions Department (RSD). RSD provides engineering support to Saudi Aramco’s facilities in refining, NGL processing, and petrochemicals, focusing on reliability, inspection, corrosion management, static and rotating equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, and control support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lifecycle management programs and databases for critical electrical equipment.
• Manage and maintain the corporate arc flash hazard mitigation program, including conducting audits.
• Lead failure investigations, share outcomes, and implement lessons learned across facilities.
• Develop and manage centralized service contracts for critical electrical assets such as UPS, ATS, batteries, and MV cables testing.
• Monitor electrical system performance, lead technical programs, studies, and assessments.
• Organize and lead technical exchange sessions with other facilities.
• Ensure electrical safety, arc flash hazard mitigation, hazardous area classification, power generation, distribution, protection, motors, controls, and industry standards compliance (NEC, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API).
• Develop plans and processes to ensure lifecycle safety, environmental, and economic risks are minimized while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15 years of experience managing electrical systems in the oil and gas industry; 20 years preferred, especially in downstream refining, NGL, and petrochemicals.
• Experience with power system studies using modeling tools.
• Ability to conduct health and condition assessments on critical assets such as switchgear, control gear, motors, transformers, and DC systems.
• Familiarity with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting practices for industrial systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (NEC, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API).
• Experience with specifications, application, and maintenance of electrical equipment up to 15kV.
• Knowledge of power systems analysis, power distribution, protection, and automation (preferred).
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.

Working Environment

Our employees are engaged in challenging, rewarding projects supported by significant investment in technology and development programs. We encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement through extensive workforce development initiatives, making Aramco a leading employer in the energy sector.