• Application Deadline:
• Position: Principal Electrical Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering and successfully manage the electrical discipline scope in the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and installation / construction and brownfield modification of all facilities. The role is for Nigerian nationals only.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive the implementation of electrical power systems requirements in the design, fabrication, testing, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of HI Project. Ensure the final products delivered meet the electrical engineering requirements as well as the project scope of work and specifications.


• Set up and manage appropriate systems required to assure integrity of the electrical aspects of projects.


• Provide electrical engineering support and steer for all electrical engineering deliverables throughout project phases – Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication/Construction, Commissioning, and handover to Operations.


• Provide integrated assurance as Accountable Technical Authority for Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework (DCAF), Project Controls and Assurance Plan (PCAP) deliverables and facilitate incorporation of discipline inputs by Responsible Technical Authorities, thereby ensuring project delivery of affordable and competitive electrical scope as well as compliance with a risk-based DCAF application.


• Drive the equipment selection and development of electrical discipline management strategy.


• Contribute to the development of fit-for-purpose quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), including materials management procedure for the project.


• Drive the identification and lateral application of electrical discipline-related learnings.


• Provide mentorship and coaching for less experienced staff.


• Contribute to the management of change process to ensure technical integrity, efficiency, and safety of facilities as Lead Electrical Technical Authority on HI Project.


• Ensure quality discipline input to key review milestones such as HAZOP, SAFOP, PSUA, etc.


• Provide authentic and visible leadership in the areas of HSSE, diversity, interpersonal and technical skills development, and cost leadership.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.


• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the oil & gas industry.


• Extensive working experience in a project or asset environment.


• Knowledge of DEPs, industry standards, and electrical engineering regulations.


• COREN registered Electrical Engineer.


• Expertise in power generation and distribution systems, including solar/wind hybrid (offshore) and up to 33kV (onshore).


• Proven experience in delivering major deepwater greenfield or brownfield projects.


• Excellent knowledge of the use of EFAs, Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework, and Technical Authority System.


• Self-motivated, with strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Comfortable working in global, multidisciplinary teams.


• Track record of driving continuous improvement and managing change.


• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.


• Familiar with project challenges in Shallow Water/Deepwater Nigeria or similar region