Electrical Project Lead – Plants & Major Projects

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company); Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

QAFCO is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support the Head of Electrical in managing engineering activities across design, development, coordination, implementation, and control of projects aligned with company goals.

The role emphasizes providing technical guidance, problem-solving, and rigorous analysis of the electrical portfolio, with focus on Electrical Plants/Field areas. Strong project leadership and EPC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of direct and relevant Oil & Gas / Petrochemical or EPC experience.
• Experience with process engineering software design and knowledge of international standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical system design, 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 with EPCC Contractor and internal teams.
• Track progress of engineering deliverables and support deviations and recovery actions.
• Review technical documentation from the EPCC Contractor, including datasheets, drawings, specifications, and vendor docs.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with subcontractors to align technical scope, quality expectations, and schedule.
• Follow up on fabrication progress and support resolution of NCRs or defects.
• Collaborate with construction to ensure proper installation per deliverables.
• Monitor deliverables against commissioning schedules and report deviations.
• Coordinate interfaces between internal departments and EPCC Contractor.
• Support interface team in spare parts reviews and interface issues.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, QRA, and 3D model reviews and close actions.
• Support identification and tracking of engineering risks and maintain related records.
• Assist in audit preparation and lessons learned sessions.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

QAFCO is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support the Head of Electrical in managing engineering activities across design, development, coordination, implementation, and control of projects aligned with company goals.

The role emphasizes providing technical guidance, problem-solving, and rigorous analysis of the electrical portfolio, with focus on Electrical Plants/Field areas. Strong project leadership and EPC experience are required.