Senior Electrical Designer - KENERA

Bentec GmbH Drilling & Oilfield Systems; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer on a zero-hour contract. Responsibilities include delivering value-adding design solutions, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have proven design experience and strong interpersonal skills, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Challenging work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven discipline design experience within Oil & Gas, Drilling, or Service sectors.
• Competence in discipline area with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide discipline design services for projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Estimate scope, manpower, and time for projects; contribute to planning.
• Supervise discipline personnel and monitor project progress.

Skills

Design Experience

Proactivity

Team Player

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

A Senior Electrical Designer is sought to join our team at Kenera on a zero-hour contract.

Job title: Senior Electrical Designer

Contract Type: Zero-hour

About Kenera

Kenera, part of KCA Deutag, was acquired by H&P Inc. on 16th January 2025. With over 130 years of combined experience, we deliver customer-centric solutions across hydrocarbons and renewables sectors.

About H&P

Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has been a leader in drilling productivity and reliability since 1920. We are committed to innovation, diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive.

Our Commitment

We promote a culture of open communication, career development, and equal opportunity, valuing diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

What We Offer

At Kenera, we provide competitive salaries, a challenging work environment, social events, and opportunities for professional growth in the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply through our simple four-step process by uploading a resume or linking to a social media profile. The vacancy closes once the position is filled.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide discipline design services for assigned projects.
• Produce cost-effective, safe, and value-adding design solutions.
• Conduct surveys onshore and offshore to gather information for work execution.
• Ensure compliance with Kenera management systems, client, industry, and international standards.
• Supervise discipline personnel and ensure quality of work.
• Verify the competence of design staff and address any skill gaps.
• Estimate scope, manpower, and time for projects.
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Identify and address project concerns proactively.
• Address operational and maintenance considerations in designs.
• Raise requisitions for engineered items and services.
• Monitor project progress and report to the Lead Discipline Designer.
• Review and check discipline-specific documents.
• Represent Kenera professionally with clients and vendors.
• Understand and influence business drivers through innovative and cost-effective designs.

Experience & Skills

• Proven discipline design experience within Oil & Gas, Drilling, or Service sectors.

• Competence in discipline area, well-organized, proactive, and communicative.
• Strong interpersonal, assertiveness, and self-confidence skills.
• Team player with flexibility, calmness under pressure, and deadline orientation.
• Understanding of the Oil & Gas marketplace and market forces.

Location: Bankhead Drive, City South Office Park, AB12 4XX, Portlethen