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Electrical Engineer
Employer:
LA Recruitment
Updated: Nov 16 2009
Desired Expertise: Electrical Engineering
Experience: 12+ years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Qatar

Job Description:
This position is a fixed term contract for four years and will be working for the first 18 months in Houston or the UK and then the project will be transferred to Qatar .  

For the first 18 months the candidate will have to go on a single status on a 12/2 rotation.  Whilst in Qatar, married status will be offered. You will receive a monthly salary along with a comprehensive benefits package which will include housing, transportation etc.  The salary and package will be discussed in depth with the candidate at interview.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Lead the Owner's Electrical Engineering effort for the execution phase of a $1.0bn+ CapEx project in Ras Laffan City, Qatar.  
  • The objective of the project is to recover LNG boil-off gas being flared at the LNG loading terminal.
  • The Electrical Engineer will be based at the EPCM contractor's offices and then transfer to the Site when engineering is essentially complete.
  • The biggest challenge is the lack of EPCM contractor's skilled and experienced resources.
  • Primary responsibility is the review of all electrical engineering deliverables of the EPCM contractor and provision of timely guidance to the EPCM contractor on all electrical engineering related matters.
  • Review of vendor design documentation and incorporation of vendor's design into the detailed project engineering.
  • Support the other PMT engineering disciplines and construction, commissioning and operations teams
  • Interface with the Qatari power utility company, Kahramaa in conjunction with the Project Interface Engineer.

Primary Accountabilities :

  • Reports to Engineering Manager.
  • Coordinates the electrical engineering design of the EPCM contractor· Reviews and monitors project electrical engineering deliverables, vendor data and design changes.
  • Coordinates the electrical engineering aspects of the project to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget and schedule.
  • Monitor Contractor's performance and provide advice as necessary to ensure Company's design philosophy and specifications are achieved.
  • Monitor and review Contractor's electrical engineering construction effort and make recommendations to Field Engineering Manager and Construction Manager.
  • Provide timely review of Contractor's electrical designs.
  • Provides timely and coordinated response to EPCM and construction contractors' queries regarding electrical engineering
  • Provide technical support and advice to project procurement and construction activities.
  • Monitor Contractor's and vendors' quality control effort.
  • Provide start-up and commissioning support to company.

Experience and Qualifications :

  • Minimum of twelve (12) years technical experience in electrical discipline with minimum five (5) years specific involvement in project design, procurement, construction, and start-up for major process facilities, preferably working on behalf of an owner.
  • Experience with first tier contractors and worldwide suppliers, in particular those involved in the construction of major onshore oil and gas facilities, preferably working on behalf of an owner.
  • Minimum of five years' experience in building oil and gas facilities in the Middle East
  • Extensive experience and detailed knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment and distribution systems, gas filled switchgear and large complex electrical packaged equipment
  • Specific and detailed application experience with the configuration and operation of Electrical Distributed Control Systems
  • Familiar with applicable international codes and standards.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good team and interpersonal skills
  • Must be flexible and able to adjust priorities according to project demands.
  • Ability to make independent decisions on planning, organizing and coordinating solutions to complex problems

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