Electrical Engineer

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Role Description:

• Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Unconventional Resources Operations Department (UROD).
• The UROD is responsible for operating all the surface facilities, which include the field wells and processing facilities.
• Your primary role as an Electrical Engineer in an unconventional asset will be to provide professional advice and guidance regarding electrical systems, schemes, equipment or techniques, facility designs and solutions to operating and maintenance problems. 
• You will have a thorough understanding of plant operations, specialized experience in electrical high voltage and low voltage systems for large scale complex electrical distribution system. 
• In addition, you will have experience in power reliability analysis for electrical distribution systems which involves carrying out power system studies using software like ETAP etc.

Responsibilities:

• As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations and Maintenance Units to troubleshoot and fix electrical systems including reporting and documentation.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to design, construction, maintenance engineers and operation personnel on all matters related to electrical systems.
• Develop engineering conceptual plans for the new installation and upgrade projects including development of work scopes, calculations and detailed technical specifications.
• Review Project Proposals and Detailed Designs packages for new facilities.
• Develop and maintain the UR engineering standards and design best practices.
• Participate on the testing & commissioning of the new facilities and Turnaround and Inspection (T&I).
• Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings.
• Analyze system performance and find solution for Energy saving.
• Ensure quality, cost effective and timely solutions to any upgrade.
• Test and pilot new technologies.
• Ensure full HSE Compliance.
• Report and analyze key performance indices.
• Make recommendations for technical/economic optimization of existing facilities.
• Lead feasibility/profitability studies for new facilities.
• Contribute to Business Unit strategy.
• Assists in the training, development and mentoring of younger staff.
• Provide analysis, evaluation and interpretation in support of projects, processes, and financing related to our clients capital investment decisions.
• Maintain and expand on contacts within the industry.
• Regularly interact with other professionals in various company organizations involved in capital planning and economic analysis.

Requirements:

• You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. 
• A higher degree is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration is desirable but is not essential.
• You should have a minimum of 15 years working experience in Electrical engineering, with at least 10 years’ experience in the field of Oil and Gas Industry.
• You must be conversant and have working knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as NFPA, ANSI IEEE, IEC, API, NEC, NACE and others.
• Experience with specifications and data sheets for Electrical equipment like EHV GIS/AIS Switchgear, Power
• Transformers, large synchronous/induction motors, HV/LV Switchgears and Control gears, EHV/HV/LV Cables,Bus ducts, EHV GIBs, UPS, Battery Charger, NGR, Panel boards is a requirement.
• You should also have experience in preparation of Single line diagrams, protection and metering schemes, motor schematics, Hazardous area classification drawings, substation automation architecture, synchronizing and bus changeover schemes.
• Experience in electrical engineering calculations like Grounding/Earthing, Battery charger/Battery sizing,
• Transformer sizing, Cable sizing, Electrical Load schedules, Lighting. 
• Also knowledge of Electrical Power system studies including Short Circuit, Load Flow analysis, Motor starting, Arc Flash Hazard studies,
• Relay coordination and setting using software like ETAP is essential.
• You must also demonstrate the ability to work with design contractors to review contractor design packages, provide input to FEED packages, introduce new technology to enhance company productivity, suggest innovative solutions to optimize equipment performance, demonstrate safe working practices. 
• Be able to conduct failure analysis and provide recommendations for failed electrical equipment. 
• Experience with electrical equipment field Installation, Commissioning and testing as well as in Electrical Equipment layouts, plant cable routing layouts, lighting and grounding layouts is preferred.
• You should be able to communicate with multidiscipline engineers to complete projects.
• Have proven ability to communicate effectively with management at all levels within the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are also essential to be able to communicate what are frequently complex technical, economic and commercial concepts in a clear and succinct manner to individuals and groups from diverse professional backgrounds.
• You must be able to work effectively with the minimum of supervision on relatively unstructured tasks. 
• You must be willing to work in remote areas depending on the project or task assignments.