Electrical Engineering Specialist

Overview

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