Electrical Engineer - Plants, Major Projects

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company); Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) in Mesaieed seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering professional to support the Head of Electrical in managing design, development, coordination, implementation and control of major projects.

The role focuses on providing technical guidance, problem solving, decision making, and portfolio analysis of electrical plants and field activities, ensuring alignment with company strategy and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of direct and relevant experience within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry, or EPC company.
• Experience with process engineering software design and knowledge in all aspects of Process Engineering implementation and execution based on International Standards.
• Strong skills in Project Management, Leadership and team management.
• Preferably experience in Ammonia & Urea Major Projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Review single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and protection coordination studies.
• Ensure IEC standards and EPCC Contract requirements are met.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to align with project objectives and procedures.
• Track and report progress of engineering deliverables; support corrective actions.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The role holder will be supporting the Head of Electrical in managing engineering activities related to the design, development, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of projects, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategy, commitments, and goals.

Requisition Id: 1006

Location: Mesaieed, QA

Contract Type: Indefinite Contract

Function: Major Projects

Job Summary

The role holder will be supporting the Head of Electrical in managing engineering activities related to the design, development, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of projects, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategy, commitments, and goals. The role holder focuses on providing technical guidance, problem-solving, decision-making, and analysis of the engineering department portfolio using innovative and analytical techniques. The main responsibilities are related to the Electrical Plants/ Field areas.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee design of electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Review single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and protection coordination studies.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards and EPCC Contract requirements.
• Assist the Head of Engineering in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure alignment with Project objectives, EPCC Contract requirements, and Project procedures.
• Track and report progress of engineering deliverables, highlighting deviations and supporting recovery actions.
• Review, verify and comment on technical documentation submitted by EPCC Contractor, including datasheets, drawings, specifications, and vendor documents.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with subcontractors to align on technical scope, quality expectations, and schedule.
• Follow up on fabrication progress and support resolution of NCRs or fabrication defects reported by subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the construction team to ensure proper installation of equipment and systems in accordance with engineering deliverables.
• Monitor engineering deliverables against the commissioning-driven project schedule and report deviations.
• Coordinate with EPCC Contractor and internal teams to ensure timely completion of engineering inputs required for commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces between internal departments (Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Procurement) and EPCC Contractor.
• Support the Interface Team in technical review of spare parts, tie-in readiness, and resolution of interface-related issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, QRA, and 3D model reviews, and ensure closure of action items.
• Support identification and tracking of engineering-related risks and contribute to the Project Risk Register.
• Maintain records of technical reviews, NCR resolutions, inspection outcomes, and interface coordination.
• Support audit preparation and participate in lessons learned sessions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 Years of direct and relevant experience within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry, or EPC company.
• Good exposure to process engineering software design and knowledge in all aspects of Process Engineering implementation and execution based on International Standards.
• Having strong skills in Project Management, Leadership and team management.
• Preferably having experience in Ammonia & Urea Major Projects.