Electrical Engineer

First People Solutions are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer in Aberdeen on a permanent basis.

Purpose of the job:

• Provides front line Electrical Engineering support to the operations site based team.
• Delivers engineering modifications where Electrical Engineering is the main discipline.
• Provides technical discipline input to the Projects team.
• Ownership of the relevant Forties Unity Performance Standards.

Job Role:

• Specify, scope and execute improvements to electrical systems.
• Act as asset Electrical Engineering focal point for site projects, including studies.
• Act as Electrical single point of accountability (SPA) for long-term Asset strategy.
• In line with above, lead discipline improvements in plant reliability, equipment strategy, defect elimination and equipment rationalisation.
• Define and own the asset's electrical spares strategy.
• Lead discipline improvements in plant reliability, root cause analysis, defect elimination and continuous improvement.
• Lead / contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments and investigations as the Electrical Engineering focal point.
• Maintain the integrity of asset and protective systems relevant to discipline.
• Act as custodian of asset maintenance strategies for electrical equipment.
• Own the discipline relevant Forties Unity Performance Standards and close out ICP actions related to them.
• Support the maintenance team with the implementation of planned maintenance routines.
• Support the maintenance team in regards to equipment breakdown; including investigation of fault, defect resolution and execution of breakdown maintenance.
• Monitor and advise on the technical and safety implications of any maintenance backlog.
• Where required, lead and coordinate additional vendor support.
• Act as custodian of key Electrical Engineering documentation including Power System Study, RFI Ignition Study, Lightning Risk Assessment, High Energy Electrical Equipment Risk Assessment, Ex Inspection
• Strategy, ensuring same are kept up-to-date.
• Act as Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for Electrical led site activity.
• Job Responsible Engineer for Asset Electrical MOCs (Management of Change) proposals
• Technical approval of Electrical Engineering content of Asset MOCs proposals
• Provide technical support to asset TAR activities.
• Support the Electrical Engineering Technical Authority with the development and ongoing management of electrical practices and procedures.
• Coach asset electrical technicians to ensure their competency and skills are continually improved.
• Travel to Offshore Platforms or remote onshore sites to provide technical support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 +experience including experience of Oil & Gas, Refining or Chemical Industries.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres and in relevant legislation such as ATEX and DSEAR;
• Knowledge and experience of the design, operation, commissioning and maintenance of HV (up to 33kV) and LV industrial power systems and plant equipment;

If you are interested in the role and wish to discuss further, apply now and I will be in touch after reviewing CV's.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.