Lead Engineer Energy

Job title: Lead Engineer Energy Performance

Stream: Operated Assets

Function: Technical Services

Budget control:
* OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to: Manager, Reliability Management

Direct reports: n/a

Job purpose

To lead the energy performance including the development, implementation and maintenance of the Energy Management System (EnMS), including the continual enhancement of OQEP’s energy management framework, ensuring that energy performance data and initiatives across OQEP-operated assets are systematically captured, evaluated, and reported to management. The role is responsible for energy performance and decarbonization delivery including energy reviews, optimization, business cases feasibility and measurable energy cost savings.

The position serves as focal point for the Energy Management Team (EnMT) as cross function under technical services and acts as the EnMS Management Representative, driving continuous improvement in energy performance across OQEP assets while supporting the company’s broader objectives in asset performance, operational efficiency, and decarbonization.

The position shall perform its duties in alignment with OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategies, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and international standards, supported by digital technology platforms, QHSE and Energy Management System requirements, Omani government regulations and other legal obligations, and recognized international best practices that support national priorities and objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment and effective operation of OQEP’s EnMS across all operated assets.
• Develop, review, and continuously enhance the EnMS manual, procedures, and supporting documentation in compliance with OQEP’s document control requirements and applicable international standards.
• Conduct and coordinate periodic energy reviews across operated assets to identify Significant Energy Uses (SEUs), performance gaps, and opportunities for energy performance enhancement.
• Organize and facilitate EnMT meetings, including preparation of agendas, recording meeting minutes, and monitoring action item completion.
• Develop and maintain the Energy Data Collection Plan, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely submission of energy data by relevant operational personnel across all assets.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) and baselines, tracking progress against approved energy objectives and targets including benefits realization.
• Monitor and provide technical support for energy-related initiatives, ensuring effective follow-up with asset owners on implementation progress and reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface between the Technical Services (Reliability Team) function and key stakeholders, including Sustainability, Operation, and discipline engineers on all energy management matters.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and implementation of energy performance improvement opportunities across assets and monitor and report on their effectiveness.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy efficiency, decarbonization, and optimization projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Promote awareness of OQEP’s Energy Policy and the value of improved energy performance throughout the organization, including the delivery of EnMS awareness programs and internal auditor training.
• Plan, manage, and implement the EnMS audit program, including audit scheduling, auditor coordination, reporting of findings, and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and industry best practices that enhance energy performance and support OQEP’s asset performance and…