Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Wood have a requirement for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a 6 month contract. This can be fixed term or PAYE contracting. This position will be working directly with our client, hybrid from their office in Aberdeen. 

The Senior Electrical Engineer provides first line asset engineering support to the maintenance delivery teams with the aim of ensuring the execution of effective maintenance and repair activities
Act as Engineering Authority (EA3) to provide qualified engineering guidance and endorsement of engineering change, maintenance deferrals, ORA’s etc. as per the authorisation level contained within Spirit Energy’s engineering standards
Identifies and provides cost effective engineering solutions to plant operations and maintenance problems
Act as focal point for performance monitoring and troubleshooting of ‘Electrical’ systems e.g. Electrical Distribution systems, motors, EX Maintenance etc. and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability and reduce operating costs
Collaborate closely with the EA’2’s and Technical function 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Technical competence of Electrical Maintenance delivery personnel, interviewing and testing competency and Formally appointing REPs and SAEP
Ensure that discipline specific engineering work (OPEX) remains within budget
Ensure delivery of a technically correct and timely engineering work (OPEX) service
Provide optimised preventative maintenance programmes for Electrical equipment and implementing industry best practice
Engage and participate in any operational improvement process to optimise discipline specific engineering (OPEX) support
Provide discipline input to the 28 and 90 day asset planning process
Provide discipline guidance and engineering endorsement to proposed changes to PMRs within the SAP CMMS
Represent as technical representative for asset support contracts
Act as liaison with other disciplines, vendor representatives, and manufacturers
Ensure vendors are mobilised on time to meet the asset planning schedule and that vendors mobilise fully prepared to execute scopes of work on time and within agreed budget
Assist with the resolution of operational problems, including participation in and close-out of accident / incident investigations and root cause analysis
Complete assigned actions e.g. ICP, MyHSES etc. by their set due date
Provide engineering advice and endorsement of engineering change (MOC), maintenance deferrals, ORA’s, etc as per the authorisation levels dictated by the E&P’s engineering standards
Responsible for equipment performance including spare part management and warranty follow-up
Ensure performance standards are accurate and adhered to via the Inspection, Test and Maintenance programme
Actively engage with the site execution teams, ensuring participation in corporate behavioural safety and intervention schemes, work to enhance communication and promote understanding of goals

Qualifications

Education / Experience: 

Engineering degree 
HNC / HND – With extensive Electrical Engineering experience
Professional accredited Engineer
The job holder must possess extensive knowledge of Engineering technical practices and legislation
Considerable relevant experience of the oil and gas industry predominately gained in an engineering and production operations environment
Good working knowledge and application of relevant UK oil and gas industry regulations, in particular Electrical Regulations
Familiarity with quality process and application of continuous improvement tools is desirable
Knowledge of all forms of engineering documentation
SAP Experience, particularly SAP PM, although other CMMS will be considered

Certifications:

EX Compex Units E01-E04
HV Systems Operations
18th Edition wiring regulation

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.