Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for our Engineering team in Abu Dhabi on EPCM job based in Abu Dhabi. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Abu Dhabi office. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client. 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.  

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.  

What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  

Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  

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  

End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 

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 

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  

Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

Responsible for the design and approval of all electrical work on assigned projects
Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client’s requirements
Participate in project scheduling and project review activities
Carry out calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications
Prepare material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for electrical equipment on assigned projects
Assists the designers for the preparation of electrical drawings such as SLDs, Protection & Control schematics and layout drawings
Review vendor’s document to ensure equipment vendors provide timely and quality input into design packages
Review all third-party discipline design work
Understand the contract quality management system and ensure these requirements are met
Actively communicate with other disciplines to optimize areas of interface, during the design development, review and check processes
Proficient in the use of ETAP, Navisworks, Lighting calculation Software (Dialux etc.) and MS- OFFICE
Set up and maintain electrical databases on assigned projects
Carry out electrical engineering work as required by the lead electrical engineer in accordance with the agreed project schedule
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT’s) for electrical equipment (or equipment with significant electrical content) on assigned projects

Qualifications

Skills And 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:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region
Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Engineers and designers
Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can-do attitude
Working hands on Experience on SPEL
Must have working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications and practices
Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

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.