Senior Electrical Engineer, Drilling Rigs & Reliability

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide expert guidance across power generation, distribution, and control systems on the fleet. You will ensure electrical safety, regulatory compliance, system reliability, and uninterrupted operations.

The role emphasizes advanced fault diagnostics, safety audits, and governance of standards on drilling rigs (jack-ups/land). A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not essential, with 7–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred but not essential.
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience on drilling rigs (jack-ups/land).
• Strong exposure to power generation, switchboards, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, EX equipment, and electrical safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑level diagnostics and fault investigations for generators, switchboards, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, and distribution networks.
• Guide rig electricians through complex, high‑risk troubleshooting and protection‑system interventions.
• Review PM strategies, testing intervals, and verification routines for electrical safety‑critical equipment.

Skills

Fault diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS planning

Job description

Gulf Drilling International seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide expert guidance across power generation, distribution, and control systems on the fleet. You will ensure electrical safety, regulatory compliance, system reliability, and uninterrupted operations.

The role emphasizes advanced fault diagnostics, safety audits, and governance of standards on drilling rigs (jack-ups/land). A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not essential, with 7–10 years of relevant experience.