Lead Electrical Engineer - Reliability

Location: Qatar

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Lead Electrical Engineer - Reliability to join a leading petrochemical operation. In this role, you'll take the technical lead in ensuring the ongoing reliability and performance of all major electrical assets across the plant. You'll be instrumental in developing reliability strategies, conducting failure analysis, and driving continuous improvements across operations and maintenance.

This is a key leadership position in one of the region's most advanced process facilities - ideal for an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for performance, reliability, and problem-solving at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Engineering

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive reliability management system for electrical assets
• Monitor asset performance and manage programs to improve uptime, availability, and lifecycle performance
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and performance reviews to address recurring issues
• Evaluate new technologies, assess obsolescence risks, and recommend upgrades
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to track performance and highlight "bad actors"
• Analyse human and system factors affecting reliability and implement preventive actions

Support to Operations & Maintenance

• Provide hands-on support for complex maintenance issues and repetitive problems
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to implement long-term reliability solutions
• Support modifications and changes through the Engineering Services group
• Enhance and optimise preventive maintenance strategies and CMMS/SAP routines

Data-Driven Improvement

• Lead the collection and analysis of failure data
• Manage reliability checklists and job plans to ensure efficient execution
• Use statistical and predictive techniques to inform reliability improvements

Projects, Shutdowns & Reviews

• Participate in engineering reviews and shutdown planning
• Provide technical input during design, commissioning, and integrity studies
• Support reliability-related scopes in capital projects and facility upgrades

Knowledge Transfer & Vendor Engagement

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to resolve performance issues and secure cost-effective solutions
• Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance teams and reliability staff

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all reliability practices align with HSE and quality policies
• Participate in incident investigations and lead technical root cause reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reliability systems and documentation

Key Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in reliability or electrical engineering roles
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity
• Experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, or large industrial plant settings preferred

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of reliability tools and techniques (RCFA, FMEA, statistical analysis)
• Familiarity with SAP/CMMS and performance tracking systems
• Understanding of codes, standards, and regulatory guidelines (IEC, IEEE, etc.)
• Deep experience in electrical equipment, including motors, switchgear, and control systems
• Solid project management and stakeholder coordination skills

Soft Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement