Principal Electrical Engineer

Oversee and manage all activities related to electrical systems, equipment, and processes within approved budget as well as provide technical leadership contribution and excellence in the field of electrical engineering and in compliance with the design code, HSSE level of integrity and reliability and legal requirements to ensure the safety and integrity of the electrical systems of OLNG.Managerial ResponsibilitiesDrive seamless communication between senior leadership, team members, and other departments to ensure smooth flow of information and timely decision makingBuild a strong team culture by fostering a positive and productive work environment and ensuring that the staff is motivated and collaborativeSet clear goals and expectations for team members, regularly assess their performance against the set goals, and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvementConduct regular check ins with team members for alignment on expectations and performanceLead the electrical engineering team and ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources to achieve departmental objectivesGuide and support team members on all operational and functional matters and resolve any doubts/concerns/grievances they haveDevote time to train team members on new ways of working, developing new competencies, and upskilling to drive performance and productivityElectrical Engineering – Strategic Planning and Budgeting:Develop departmental strategies in alignment with the corporate strategy and ensure the delivery of business results is aligned to the corporate objectivesDevelop and maintain the long-term strategic plan for the engineering discipline activities in the Asset Reference Plan, and ensure alignment with production, maintenance, and projects for deliveryDevelop optimum Capex & Opex budget for all electrical activities considering the future requirements and forecast expenditure to ensure sufficient funds and resources are availableElectrical Engineering Project & Operations:Lead electrical engineering activities for capital projects, plant expansions, and brownfield modifications from concept selection through commissioning and start-up.Manage electrical project interfaces, technical evaluations, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and contractor performance to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.Develop and manage the delivery of technical excellence within all the electrical engineering activities to develop and strengthen assurance processes to ensure uninterrupted plant operationRecommend best practices related to operation and maintenance of the electrical systems and equipment, oversee the maintenance, and ensure perennial availability of electrical spare partsConduct regular electrical spare parts reviews and follow up on action items that ensure availability of required spares to maintain complex electrical equipmentPropose and initiate new contracts for major electrical maintenance & projects and carry out technical evaluationGuide the team on complex investigations and provide expert guidance to resolve technical challenges with maintenance and projects deliveryDirect the team in technical studies and failure investigations, electrical SAFOP and all related elements, with base knowledge in process and instrument diagram reviews, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments and HAZOP’s etc.Own the electrical engineering as deputy subject matter expert (SME) and act as the definitive source of knowledge, technique, and expertise to provide professional and technical insight for electrical design, engineering, and trouble-shooting activitiesControl the additions to the high voltage network imposed by the complex expansionQuality and Assurance Management:Ensure technical quality of all the electrical activities within the departmentDevelop and maintain robust assurance functions within procedures to ensure risk profile in relevant business scope is identified, monitored, and controlledLiaise with the area managers within maintenance and turnarounds to develop and strengthen assurance processes to ensure uninterrupted plant operationEnsure that all the electrical discipline procedures are in accordance with the ISO certified quality assurance systemOversee departmental activities and ensure HSSE and regulatory compliance to provide leadership support to achieve goal zero for the OLNG organisationManagement of Electrical Engineering Contracts:Support EPE in strategizing major electrical engineering contracts from inception, contract strategy, technical evaluation, contractor evaluation to selectionEnsure delivery of major contracts and contractual compliance with regards to budgets, safety and quality and timelinesStakeholder Management and Continuous Improvement:Develop and maintain cordial relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethicsPromote and foster technical innovation, acquisition of expertise and a continuous improvement culture by constantly seeking new technical developments and actively pursuing deployment opportunities in a manner that positively contributes to the core values and the policies of OLNG.Act as the Technical Authority TA3 for asset and projects

10 years in chemical or oil and gas industryOmani Nationals Preferred 5 years of experience of troubleshooting, analysis of electrical networks and equipment which includes generation, distribution, and transmissions systems up to 33kV levels and HV motors and associated controls such as power management system, SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition), Load Shedding, VSDS controllers and cryogenic equipmentKnowledge of hazardous area classification, DEP, & IEC standardsTechnical Authority Level3Demonstrated experience in the execution, engineering, construction, commissioning, or management of major industrial projects, preferably within the Oil & Gas, LNG, or energy sector

Working conditionsNormal Work ScheduleOccasional working in shifts and on weekendsOccasional travel requirement to corporate office in SurKey challengesOversee management of a diverse range of electrical equipment and systems with varying requirements and specificationsIntegrate the new electrical technologies into existing electrical systems without disruptionsStrike a balance between implementing energy efficient systems, cost optimization with aging equipment and budget constraintsKPIPercentage completion of the Asset Reference Plan (ARP)Percentage reduction in downtime due to electrical issuesNumber accuracy of budget forecastsPercentage target learning hours completed by the team