Principal Electrical Engineer - Offshore
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Job Description
Building on our past.
Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts.
We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets.
We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Major Accountabilities Of Position
- Detail Engineering for Offshore upstream project. Design of Substations, Electrical Power Distribution Systems and procurement activities for all MV and LV Electrical equipment and items.
- Develop discipline work plans. Overall supervision of Electrical engineers, designers and technical personnel in the execution of the project and development of project deliverables.
- Have experience of Work share with support office.
- Prepare cost, time and resource requirement estimates on assigned projects.
- Manage design change within project budget and schedule framework.
- Effective interaction with client engineering team for approval of design deliverables.
- Represent organizational competency and capabilities at various forums.
- Electrical design for the assigned project interacting with other disciplines, client and vendors as required.
- Experience in the production, design, evaluation and specification of Electrical equipment and automation systems, package items and Electrical bulk items including cabling in detailed design packages.
- Development of Electrical specifications, data sheets, Single Line Diagram, Schedules, I/O list, Layout drawings, wiring details, Equipment sizing, Electrical MTO. Supervising.
- Perform all associated Electrical calculations covering, equipment sizing, cable sizing, Sub sea Cable Sizing, UPS sizing, Earthing Calculation etc.
- Perform/check various power system analysis study – load flow, short circuit, motor starting, transient stability, harmonic analysis, arc flash, protection coordination, etc.
- Experience in preparation of Material Requisition, Scope of Works, review of offers, technical clarifications, technical bid evaluation, etc.
- Participation in site survey and data collection for Electrical design.
- Participation in Design reviews, E-HAZOP, Energy Optimization review, Value engineering, constructability other workshops.
- Good understanding of HSE requirements of both self and within the discipline team.
- Ensuring technical integrity of the Electrical deliverables for the project. In particular ensure compliance with the work scope and with applicable international standards.
- Work on proposals and prepare MH estimation.
Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required
- Experience in execution of Detail Engineering for offshore, onshore Oil and Gas projects.
- An experienced and highly skilled Lead Engineer to lead and oversee the Electrical Design for upstream offshore oil and gas projects.
- Perform Detail engineering for major Oil and Gas projects involving offshore platforms, Substation/Switchgear room, 132KV, 33kV Switchgears and Transformers. Electrical automation system, LV and MV Variable Speed Drives etc.
- Preparation/review of all Engineering deliverables such as design basis, specifications, datasheets, Load Lists, Sizing calculations, Single Line Diagrams, Adequacy check reports, Schedules & MTO.
- Substation layouts & Electrical Field layouts for offshore & onshore projects.
- Guiding 3D modeler for 3D modelling activity.
- Technical Bid Evaluation for 132kV, 33kV GIS, AIS, Power Transformers, MV variable Speed drive & Motors and all other Electrical Equipment and bulk materials.
Industry Specific Experience
- Education:Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer is preferred. Good knowledge of ADNOC standards, SHELL DEPs, International standards such as IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, IEC Standards.
- HSE Capability: Good knowledge of Hazardous Area classification, Electrical Safety in design, Sustainable design engineering, E-HAZOP, HAZID, HAZOP.
- IT Skills: Computer skills with MS office and Electrical engineering / sizing software such as SPEL, ETAP, EDSA, SKM, CYME, EMTP, Battery sizing, Lighting calculation softwares, etc.
- People Skills: Good communication skill, Leadership skill and able to guide team working locally as well as for workshare with centre of excellence and integrated delivery, mentoring junior Engineers.
- Other: Good command on English language – verbal as well as writing skills, report writing, presentation to client.
- Authority / Freedom to Act / Decision Making (Including Budgetary Responsibility) Extent of Guidance or Control: Should be able to guide team of Engineers and Designers, Workshare Impact of Decisions on Results: Being a discipline lead on the project, should be able to control budget, plan and deliver as per schedule, take decisions for project success.
- Moving forward together
- We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
- We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact.
- So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
- And were not just talking about it; were doing it.
- Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
- Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.
- And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.
- Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://www.worley.com Job Function: Others Company Industry/
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