Position: Electrical Engineering Specialist
Location: Qatar
Job Purpose
The Electrical Engineering Specialist provides technical expertise and guidance throughout the EPC and start-up phases of projects, ensuring a smooth transition to operations. The role ensures that all electrical engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, operability, reliability, and maintainability across the facility lifecycle.
This position acts as a key advisor to project teams, influencing design and execution decisions while balancing both capital (CAPEX) and operational (OPEX) considerations.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Support
- Provide expert electrical engineering support across all phases, including design review, commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
- Review and validate engineering deliverables to ensure alignment with operational requirements and company standards
- Support high-risk and complex commissioning activities by optimizing system performance and ensuring readiness for operations
- Provide technical advice to cross-functional teams and contribute to multidisciplinary problem-solving
Project & Operations Integration
- Support EPC project execution and ensure seamless coordination between project and operational teams
- Facilitate project tie-ins and ensure safe, efficient integration of new systems into existing facilities
- Participate in engineering and operational readiness reviews, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
- Maintain an Issue Register to track, escalate, and resolve critical technical challenges
System Reliability & Performance
- Develop and implement surveillance programs for critical electrical systems to ensure high reliability, availability, and cybersecurity compliance
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
- Assess new technologies and ensure associated risks are properly mitigated prior to implementation
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Supervise and coordinate activities of contractors, consultants, and service providers
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including PMT, Operations, Engineering & Projects, and HSEQ teams
- Engage with external stakeholders such as EPC contractors, vendors, and subject matter experts
Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical and operational practices
- Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices
- Support organizational goals through leadership, teamwork, and active participation in departmental initiatives
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all activities comply with company Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) policies
- Adhere to company procedures, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance with applicable legal frameworks, including anti-trust and corporate governance policies
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the oil & gas or energy sector
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical systems within major EPC and operational environments
- Proven experience in commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting large-scale industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems design, operation, and maintenance
- Experience with reliability engineering, system surveillance, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with industry standards, engineering tools, and technical software