Responsibilities

Wood is expecting a contract award by August 2018 for a project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

We would be looking to hire a number of Engineering professionals upon contract award. We will contact you if your CV was found suitable to discuss a project and position details.

We are currently sourcing a Lead Electrical Designer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. Successful candidate should be able to perform the below duties and responsibilities;

• Management and production of electrical drawings detailing the layout and installation of the electrical supporting infrastructure for the project, schematics and wiring diagrams, cable / MTO schedules and bulk material requisitions to support the project
• Application of Industry standard CAD systems (AutoCAD / Microstation) for the production of 2-D electrical drawings and 3-D modelling systems, such as PDS, PDMS or SP3D
• Managing the production and checking of common electrical design drawings and deliverables including Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Schematic/Connection Diagrams, General Electrical Equipment Layouts including Sub-station Layouts, Lighting Layouts, Earthing Layouts, Hazardous Area Layouts, Cable & Drum Schedules
• Assist the project Electrical Lead Engineer in management of document (drawing) control system (DMS) and drawing production schedule planning (set-up and control)
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the activities, procedures and methods associated with electrical systems design development including: Cable Scheduling and Routing Design (above and below ground), Lighting Design (including lighting design software application), Earthing Systems, Hazardous Area Classification, Electrical Bulk Material Take-off and Requisitioning
• Carry out technical investigations, produce technical reports, engineering standards and procedures
• Keep abreast of developments in electrical engineering and suggest ways to improve efficiency and service
• Assist in the development and training of personnel and participate in Proposal activities as required
• Liaise with other Disciplines and Client

Skills / Qualifications

• BEng or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 15 years of experience in Electrical Design Projects
• Extensive relevant experience in a Lead Electrical Design role or similar design role with a good track record
• Experience of carrying out conceptual design, FEED and EPC work in Oil & Gas industry, Infrastructure
• Familiarity with international design standards e.g. IEC/CENELEC/ATEX (European) and ANSI/NEC (American)
• Self-motivated who can work independently or as part of a team, and take ownership and leadership of issues
• Flexible with respect to work, location and timing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of around $10 billion. We provide performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear and general industrial sectors. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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