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Job Title: - Senior Engineer, Maintenance (Electrical)

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a qualified Senior Engineer, Maintenance (Electrical) to support one of the ADNOC projects.

Profiles matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Job Purpose:

Provide expert engineering technical support to ensure that electrical equipment, electrical distribution network and SCADA system of Plants are operated and maintained in line with best world-class practices and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical input to update company Specifications to incorporate the latest industry trends and Company’s lessons learned. 
• Troubleshoot and analyse complex engineering problems and offer effective resolutions to ensure that maintenance services are provided safely and efficiently. 
• Represent the Plant in the Power GRID for power co-ordination and studies.
• Co-ordinate with ADNOC Refinery/GUP for any work and switching activities.(Specific to Ruwais).
• Co-ordinate with TRANSCO / ADWEA / ADNOC-OS / Habshan-5 (SGP) any work and switching activities.
• Witnesses as required, the Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, pre-commissioning and commissioning of equipment / systems and assures that installation / performance are in accordance with specifications and approved for construction documents.
• Maintain Electrical equipment in line with HSECES guidelines and ensure compliance to MAT requirements.
• Carry out periodical review and advice on updating material stock and directs revision of specifications in light of information from manufacturers   including deletion obsolete & incorporation of new items, ensure availability of spares & materials.
• Closely monitor the Electrical contractor activities, by conducting audit and weekly meeting to highlight their shortfalls/drawbacks and suggest improvement for the effective implementation of scope in line with the Service Agreements.
• Diagnose, analyse and carry out root cause failure analysis, highlight reasons for equipment failure and advice on remedial measures to avoid failures. Also to study and carry out residual life assessment of critical electrical equipment and suggest corrective action to be initiated by respective area engineers.
• Monitor and analyze failure reports, identify bad actors (RCA) and initiate corrective actions and develop solutions to rectify the problems and improve the performance.  
• Compile/provide input for preparation of Division/department Capital, EOM, MM, Operating, and 5 Year-business Plan budgets, and monitor/control expenditures.
• Ensure the availability and reliability of Electrical system/equipment.
• Ensure smooth integration of new facilities such as modification/upgradation of existing facilities and addition of new trains.
• Conduct site engineering study to determine the feasibility of introducing modification to increase reliability and efficiency of the plant.
• Initiate and review plant change requests as per company procedure to equipment, units and plants as well as conduct site engineering studies to determine the feasibility of introducing modification and incorporate   the same to increase reliability and efficiency of plant.
• Study and carry out residual life assessment of critical electrical equipment and suggest corrective action to be initiated by respective area engineers.
• Develop scope of work for major overhauls of electrical equipment & work service orders and mini projects, coordinate implementation with other Sections. 
• Provide support to technical and minor projects for developing scope, execution & commission. To compile/provide   input   for preparation   of division/department   Capital   and Operating budgets and monitor annual expenditure budgets.
• Develop and optimise Vendor, OEM and specialist contractor support and arrange specialist services.
• Carry out Technical Evaluation of bids related to Service Work Orders and Service Agreements.
• Evaluate and ensure that the Contractors designs are in accordance with the scope of work and facilities delivered to end-user are safe, reliable, operable and maintainable.
• Develop comprehensive monthly & Annual Management Information System report covering all the major activities of the section, including expenditure profile and prepare various other presentations/ reports as and when required.
• Follow the guidelines mentioned in Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) Electrical Safety Procedures(ESP) to ensure safe handling of all fixed and portable electrical equipment for both employees and contractors working at facility.
• Coordinate with Projects, Engineering and Integrity & OE divisions (TE, OE, PX) for any studies / site related issues/ project scope development.
• Plan, coordinate and carry out Predictive / Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs for condition monitoring of Electrical equipment to ensure improved machine availability and power system reliability
• Plan, coordinate, organize and supervise the Predictive / Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs / Preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment  to ensure improved machine availability and system reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is a MUST.
• Minimum Overall 15+ years of experience in execution of EPC contracts in the Oil & Gas industry of which minimum 8 years in engineering and maintenance of Electrical equipment within a large industrial organization
• Experience in Gas Processing/NGL & EPC/Detail Engineering project.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to the oil & gas industries (API, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA, NEC/IEC, etc.) required 
• Good knowledge about monitoring and predictive maintenance programs associated with electrical systems
• Knowledge about specification of Transformers, switchgears, motor controls, protection control system, SCADA system and variable frequency drives.
• Fair knowledge and experience on PLC integration with Power Management System with latest technology communication protocols.
• Expertise in resolving complex Engineering and maintenance issues such as HV installations and Protection, Electrical automation and power control systems, electrical variable speed drives, UPS, etc. 
• Good knowledge about electrical safety requirements and HSE procedures & practices
• Planning and Organizing, Scheduling and Co-ordinating, Checking, Examining and Recording
• Must have handled mega Oil & Gas FEED/ EPC Projects (more than 1 billion US$).