Electrical Lead

Location United Arab Emirates
Discipline: Oil & Gas
Job type: Permanent
Published: 6 days ago

​Lead the HV/MV/LV electrical workstream on small-to-mid sized gas/LNG projects (single site or package value typically $20–$150m). You’ll balance design assurance with boots-on-the-ground construction support, vendor coordination, and commissioning readiness—owning outcomes rather than managing a large tier-one matrix.

What you’ll do

  • Act as discipline lead from detail design through site execution and pre-commissioning on one primary project (plus light support to a second).

  • Review and finalize SLDs, protection philosophies, load flow/short-circuit/arc-flash checks; close design comments with the consultant.

  • Drive long-lead procurement (transformers, MV/LV switchgear, cables, UPS): specs, TBE, vendor clarifications, FAT/SAT attendance, expediting.

  • Support field installation quality: ITPs, cable terminations, gland/earthing standards, redlines and as-builts; resolve RFIs quickly.

  • Prepare and execute pre-energization tests (IR/PI, primary/secondary injection, CT/VT polarity/ratio, relay settings upload) with a small site team.

  • Coordinate utility/client interfaces for outages and approvals (distribution level), with practical method statements and LOTO plans.

  • Manage cost/schedule exposure for the electrical package; raise and defend changes/variations with Contracts.

  • Produce concise weekly reports (progress, risks, look-ahead) for the Project Manager; mentor 1–3 junior E&I engineers.

What you’ve done

  • 8–12+ years in Oil & Gas or industrial power with 33–132 kV substation/switchgear delivery on EPC jobs.

  • Hands-on with protection & control (SEL/Siemens/GE relays), ETAP/PowerFactory studies, and field energizations.

  • Proven record landing first-time energizations on schedule in resource-lean environments (no big owner’s team).

  • Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Power Engineering; HV switching/commissioning tickets are a plus.

  • Strong vendor/OEM management and clear, practical communication.