Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Hot Job

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on carrying out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi-discipline project team for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on 5/2 work schedule.
This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on carrying out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi-discipline project team for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on 5/2 work schedule.
This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering
 
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our UAE Business Unit.
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.
Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals. 
 
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.  
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 

 
Key Objectives

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer the candidate will carry out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi-discipline project team
To promote safe behavior at all times
Maybe required to perform site surveys and data gathering exercises at various project locations
To provide discipline specific design and drafting services that meet the Project’s, and applicable statutory and regulatory, requirements
To provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
Preparation and checking of all types of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables such as Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Layout Drawings, Termination Diagrams, Schedules, Material Take-Offs
Interdisciplinary check of all Civil/Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation drawings
Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items
Produce drawings in AutoCAD
To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? 
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  
Expected:

Diploma or HNC in Electrical engineering (or relevant subject)
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the Oil and Gas industry
Knowledge of site-based project work involving field engineering and construction
Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred.
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage. 
Strong commitment to safety
Proficient in the use of E3D, AutoCAD, Excel and Word
Experience of 3D modelling using SP3D / PDMS would be an advantage
Must be able to work to an agreed scope, budget and schedule
An active listener with the ability to focus on customer requirements
Experience in the preparation and co-ordination of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables
Compliance with industry, international and Client Codes and standards
Maintain suitable records of correspondence and work completed for reference and auditing purposes
Onshore Oil and Gas related Electrical design experience.
Thorough awareness of international codes and standards used for Electrical and/or Instrument design in Oil & Gas industry
A determination to continually improve safety in all aspects of plant design and operation.
Extensive experience with prefabricated, packaged plant design

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.