Senior Site Engineer - Electrical_Power Plants_CCGT

WSP USA; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Site Engineer - Electrical in Oman (Muscat) to oversee electrical installations for large-scale power generation projects. You will lead site teams, review designs, manage schedules, ensure safety, and ensure compliance with codes and contract requirements.

The role requires extensive experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with design teams and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation projects.
• Experience with Closed/Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects and Sub station Projects.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.
• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical project plans and schedules with project managers to meet milestones and budgets.
• Oversee electrical activities and interfacing from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, designs, codes, and regulatory standards.
• Review electrical drawings and specs; provide input to optimize systems.
• Supervise on-site installation of electrical systems and perform inspections.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, and document non-conformances.
• Lead electrical technicians and provide mentoring.
• Implement quality control procedures and audits of subcontractors.
• Maintain safety, investigate incidents, and participate in safety meetings.
• Manage electrical project budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

As a Senior Site Engineer - Electrical, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Electrical installations and activities on the Closed/Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects meet industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will conduct inspections, tests, and audits to verify that the construction and installation processes are executed correctly and safely. collaborating with project managers to develop project plans and schedules, ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget, and monitoring and reporting project progress to senior management.

Project Management

• Collaborating with project managers to develop electrical project plans and schedules, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget, and monitoring and reporting project progress to senior management are core responsibilities.

• Manage and oversee Electrical activities and interfacing from inception to completion.

• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design specifications, applicable codes and regulatory requirements to ascertain quality and safety.

• Be well versed with the applicable codes, local regulations and industry standards to discharge duties.

• Collaborate with site staff, engineers, and contractors to develop project plans and schedules.

• Prepare project progress reports, documentation, and as-built drawings for client review and approval.

• Ensure the timely completion of project milestones within the allocated budget.

Electrical System Design

• Reviewing and interpreting electrical engineering drawings and specifications, providing input to optimize electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with local electrical codes and regulations are essential tasks.

• Review of site related documentations like method statements, installation drawings, site testing procedures etc.

• Review of decommissioning study, feasibility study and associated risk assessment.

• Provide technical support during construction activities and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.

• Collaborate with design teams to review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Addressing technical queries and providing solutions to any challenges encountered during implementation.

• Provide valuable input into the design phase to optimize electrical systems.

• Ensure strict compliance with local codes and regulations.

Installation and Testing

• Supervising the installation of electrical systems and equipment on-site, conducting regular inspections to ensure quality and safety, and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities are key duties.

• Conduct thorough inspections of Electrical installations to ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

• Perform testing and commissioning of Electrica lsystems, including but not limited to, loop checks, function tests, and system performance verification.

• Document and report any non-conformances or defects and follow up on corrective actions.

• Raising the NCR (Non-Compliance Report) as and when any non-compliance found by EPC/contractors. Also, guide the EPC/contractors to resolve the issues to meet the project requirements/codes and standards.

• Closely monitor, guide and regulate the interfacing issues between contractors and providing heads up to avoid re-work.

• Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses.

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Team Leadership

• Leading a team of electrical technicians and support staff, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior team members, and fostering a culture of safety and professionalism are important responsibilities.

Quality Assurance

• Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures for electrical work, conducting quality inspections, and promptly rectifying any issues are crucial.

• Review and verify material and equipment certifications, ensuring they meet project requirements and standards.

• Conduct routine audits of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality plans and procedures.

• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, reports, and logs.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensuring all electrical work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and investigating and reporting any safety incidents or near misses are vital tasks.

• Participate in safety meetings and provide input on safety issues related to I&C work.

Budget Management

• Managing the electrical project budget effectively, including cost estimation and control, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality are key responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on power generation projects.

• Experience with Closed/Open Cycle Gas Turbine Projects and Sub station Projects

• Professional engineering license preferred.

• In‑depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.

• Proven experience in project management and team leadership.

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