Principal Engineer - Electrical

Job Description

Join ourJourneyPetrofac is currently looking to recruit a Deputy Manager ? Electrical to be based in OmanWhat we doPetrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world?s leading energy companies.We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.Equal OpportunitiesWe recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor?s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 20 years of detail design engineering related experience preferably from a background inworking for consultancy organizations or EPC for petrochemical or for the Oil and Gas Industry. Out ofthis at least five years shall be of managerial position.
• Possess good knowledge of relevant IEC, BS, IEEE, API etc. codes and standards. Shall possessability to grasp other international standards and client specifications as demanded by work.

. Scope of ResponsibilitiesSupervise 1-4 proposals and 1-3 projects depending on the size of proposal/project, ensure quality andtechnical excellence, provide key managerial, administrative & technical support and boost morale of theTeam members for the jobs under supervision. Provide necessary technical guidance to lead engineer andall team members on job to ensure smooth working of both home-office & offsite offices. Assist Head ofDepartment on activities related to manpower resources, recruitment, organization development,preparation of new standards and procedures. Supervise and lead a team of engineers and designers inHome office and Engineering center (EC) to carrying out detailed engineering work for large size projects.Take complete responsibility for execution of the project comprising of detailed engineering work,procurement related activities and support during construction and commissioning phases as per Contractrequirement. Ensure execution of the project as per contract requirements, meeting project schedules &within budgeted man-hours.Primary Duties

• Review ITB (Invitation To Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, issue inquiry requisitions,review techno-commercial vendor offers, prepare equipment, material and man-hour estimates, Costestimate, List of deliverable, Logistic BOQ, Construction BOQ, Software requirement and Vendorrepresentative requirement for constriction / Commissioning supervision.Participate in Proposal Cost review meeting with management.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate manpower recruitment process in consultation with HODConduct regular technical interviews for potential new hires.
• Provide necessary guidance on planning of all engineering activities and manpower resourcesassociated with proposals/ projects under responsibility.Ensure manpower resources of Electrical Engineers Team are adequate and are utilized efficiently.Establish performance criteria, agree performance objectives with the Team and develop competencyof team members.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of the team members and recommend to HOD for training anddevelopment for the staff under supervision.
• Organize internal quality audits/peer reviews for monitoring quality and ensure timely close-out ofactions.
• Provide advice and guidance to engineers and designers on important technical issues as well asmanagerial matters.
• Provide necessary support and guidance to Project Control, Construction and Commissioning.
• Participate in Contract Review process and provide required inputs to Lead Engineer.
• Perform responsibilities of Lead Engineer in event of large project.
• Develop Electrical engineering related Company Standards.
• Interact with leads on issues connected with Quality, Productivity, Progress, Man-hours, Technicalintegrity, schedules, extra hours, additional cost, variation order, milestone dates, work share withother offices etc.
• Interact with other discipline within Sharjah and other engineering centres and client as and whenrequired in close consultation with lead. Review all key documents before issue and ensure that allsystems are in place for preparation of engineering documents. Attend monthly engineering reviewmeeting with Project Engineering Managers.
• Identify opportunity cost effective measures for value engineering and design optimization.
• Interact with peers from other offices across globe on regular basis to ensure consistency of workacross all offices.
• Engage with Quality Assurance for quality issues. Ensure strict compliance with Project Qualityprocedures.
• Ensure Implementation of Quality standard / procedure and ensure the quality of document produce inHome office as well as in Engineering Centre.
• Guide and support lead engineers to carry out risk/reward/technical integrity studies of Electricalsystems.
• Review engineering problems and guide the team in selecting safe, efficient and economical solution.Also work as Subject Matter Expert (SME) if assigned by HOD.
• Interface and regularly meet with client & PEM on technical issues, conduct internal staff progressmeetings.
• Participate in Design Reviews, SAFOP, constructability reviews on need basis.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company?s ISO Quality procedures.

Job/Cost Impact

• Leads the activities in converting the project from concept to detailed engineering.
• Works within Project Budget requirements.
• Accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of project withinallotted schedule, manpower and costs and control Man-Hour over run and material over run.

Decision Making Authority

• Decisions on the technical matters of the specified project & internal work distribution.
• Consults with Project Engineering Manager and overseeing Manager on main issues which mayaffect budget, schedule, resources, layout and equipment specifications.
• May make recommendations on mobilization/demobilization of personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Responsible for managing supervisors.
• Include those with a high degree of professional specialist expertise.

Competency Technical

• Demonstrates overall supervision and administrative oversight of personnel including engineers.
• Coordinates to achieve productive relationship with the engineering centres within the organisation(globally).

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