Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Qatar

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to support plant-wide electrical maintenance, turnaround planning, and reliability improvement efforts at a major petrochemical facility. This is a critical, hands-on role focused on ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance across all electrical systems.

This opportunity suits a strong technical professional with excellent leadership skills, looking to work on complex systems in a dynamic plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operations

• Develop and execute electrical maintenance plans in coordination with plant operations and shutdown teams
• Lead electrical works during turnarounds, shutdowns, and routine maintenance activities
• Coordinate contractors and internal teams to ensure quality and safety compliance
• Conduct fault diagnostics and root cause analysis for critical electrical systems
• Review equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime
• Support in planning and resource estimation, including materials, labour, and external services

Shutdown/Turnaround Execution

• Prepare work scopes and work permits for assigned electrical systems
• Supervise electrical isolation/de-isolation and liaise with grid/power utility providers
• Participate in feasibility studies and cost evaluations for equipment upgrades or replacements
• Conduct audits, job inspections, and contractor performance reviews during shutdown execution
• Maintain complete documentation of activities, including logs, reports, and closure records

Stock and Asset Management

• Assist with preparing annual requirements for spares and equipment
• Evaluate spare part levels and support inventory reviews
• Conduct technical evaluations for procurement and vendor selection

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and project planning
• Recommend standardisation opportunities and process improvements
• Contribute to technical training, mentoring, and development of junior staff

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company and regulatory HSE standards
• Liaise with HSE teams to resolve issues related to process safety and equipment integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance within petrochemical or heavy industrial plants
• At least 3 years in a team lead or supervisory capacity
• Solid understanding of CMMS systems (SAP knowledge desirable)
• Strong knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance, shutdowns, and electrical safety
• Familiar with industrial automation and control systems
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills