Lead Engineer, Electrical

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The Lead Engineer, Electrical exists to provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in the design, analysis, and integrity assurance of electrical systems critical to safe, reliable, and efficient operations within the Engineering function. The role is accountable for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company specifications, while optimizing system performance and lifecycle value. Operating as a senior technical authority, the position drives the development and implementation of robust engineering practices, supports complex project execution, and mitigates technical risks that could impact asset integrity, operational continuity, or business performance.

By enabling innovation, standardization, and technical excellence, the role contributes directly to the company’s objectives of operational reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainable energy delivery. Positioned within the individual contribution framework, this role provides subject matter leadership, influences engineering decisions across multidisciplinary teams, and ensures that electrical systems and solutions align with strategic business priorities and long‑term asset performance goals.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

• Lead the technical review and approval of electrical engineering designs, calculations, and specifications for oil and gas facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable international standards, company technical practices, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with industry best practices across all engineering projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level electrical engineers on complex design challenges, including power systems, high and low voltage distribution, hazardous area classification, and electrical protection systems.
• Review and validate electrical engineering deliverables produced by engineering contractors and third-party consultants, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and adherence to project scope and specifications.
• Conduct and oversee power system studies including load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, motor starting studies, harmonic analysis, and protective relay coordination studies using industry-standard software tools.
• Ensure all electrical engineering activities comply with relevant codes and standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, API, and company-specific technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including process, instrumentation, mechanical, and civil disciplines to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within overall facility design.
• Support the evaluation and technical assessment of electrical equipment and vendor proposals, providing recommendations on equipment selection, specification compliance, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Participate in hazard identification studies, HAZOP reviews, SIL assessments, and other safety and risk evaluation activities to ensure electrical systems meet safety integrity and operational…