Job Description

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Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Senior Engineer - Electrical to be based in Chennai.

What we do

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.

Equal Opportunities

We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who form part of underrepresented groups. Applications are also welcome from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.

Scope of Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers and designers in carrying out FEED and /or Proposal work, detailed engineering work for medium to large sized projects assuming entire responsibility and within budgeted man-hour and project schedules. Independently handle small to medium sized proposal / detailed engineering works under the supervision and guidance of principal engineer or Dy.Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Review the ITT (Invitation To Tender) documents provided in the proposals. Prepare technical queries (TQs) to Client. Seek scope clarification, Follow up the tender bulletins.
• Carry out FEED verification activity by carrying out preliminary sizing calculations to ascertain the adequacy of various engineered equipment as outlined in ITT documents.
• Issue inquiry requisitions, review techno-commercial offers from vendors.
• Prepare various estimates like Bill of quantities, Material cost, Man-hours, Software cost, Vendor assistance, Vendor visits & any other estimates as needed for the bid.
• Provide engineering input to proposals, risk register, project execution plan, manning levels / histograms, technical bid analysis.
• Review contract requirements for project execution, organize the preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR), identify requirements and scope of work; review basis of design, design guidelines, specifications, Data Sheets, equipment layout , Hazardous area classifications Typical installation standards and other relevant documents.
• Establish contract review criteria, identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from original proposal by initiating technical queries to projects/client.
• Identify a clear scope of work/supply and accordingly plan/schedule the engineering activities and manpower resource. Identify and quantify total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation, format of delivery, time schedules and other requirements for execution of the work.
• Prepare scope split matrix for the engineering work between home office & Satellite office.

• Liaise with projects / planning as well as with engineering team of Satellite office on project time schedules, establish target completion dates, ensure target dates are achieved.
• Assign and distribute manpower for the execution of engineering activities within budgeted project man-hours. Recommend cost effective measures to reduce overall manpower costs.
• Perform specific system design calculations using ETAP, equipment sizing, UPS and battery sizing calculations and joint review with supervisor
• Prepare equipment specifications and data sheets, develop detailed engineering calculations and drawings including the preparation of Basis of Design document, SLD, Load lists, Load schedule, cable and drum schedule schematics, Interconnection diagrams, Block Diagrams, cable and tray routing, LER/ switch gear room / Battery room / control room layouts, inputs to Cause and Effect diagrams, Cable and tray layouts JB schedules and other specific deliverables as outlined in the contract.
• Ensure compliance of design based on sound engineering practices, company standards, client contract requirements and based on international codes and standards for assigned projects.
• Provide inputs for the preparation of equipment layout, organize the issuance of engineering drawings and technical documents for Inter-Discipline Checks (IDC's) coordinate with other engineering discipline in the integration of data inputs.
• Prepare Inquiry Requisitions to vendors, carry out Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), issue purchase requisitions (PRs) for equipment and bulk materials.
• Review vendor drawings and documents, design calculations and ensure vendor equipment specifications meet with client equipment specifications and are within budgeted costs.
• Interface regularly with client and vendor representatives and, ensure the progress of project in accordance to schedule, allotted man hours and budgeted costs.
• Coordinate with projects and planning departments on schedule related issues. Update TDR progress reports through the use of PETROCEPT software.
• Coordinate with fabrication contractor and issue Installation detail drawings, cable tray and equipment support model extracts, MCT schedules etc .
• Prepare Material Take Off (MTO) for Bulks and initiate procurement activities, identify the gaps, take corrective action as required.
• Prepare necessary inputs for HAZOP review meeting, design review and model review meetings, Constructability reviews with client and representatives of other engineering disciplines.
• Interact with Quality Assurance for quality issues, strictly ensure compliance with Company's ISO Quality procedures, facilitate audit procedures of engineering systems within the department.
• Interface and provide technical support to construction sites and commissioning engineers, provide startup and commissioning assistance at off shore as required. Coordinate with fabrication contractor towards preparation of As Built documentation.
• Provide assistance towards preparation of O & M manual, MDR (master document resisters) / VDR (vendor data book).
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of standard design guides, specifications, datasheets and checklists.
• Promote safety awareness in strict compliance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as and when assigned / directed by Dy.Manager / Discipline manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of related Petroleum / petrochemical industry experience preferable from a background in working for consultancy organizations in the EPC of the Oil and Gas Industry.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience within the offshore oil & gas industry working for Offshore EPCI consultants / Contractors
• Working knowledge on relevant international codes & standards like IEC, NEC, NFPA, IEEE API, IP, IMO, IALA, IACO and Offshore codes & standards from various classification societies,
• Possess working skills for conducting basic engineering activities i.e Equipment selection, procurement activities, power system study calculations, sizing calculations and clear concept on typical offshore platforms.
• Ability to effectively motivate, lead and support a small team of engineers and designers at the local office and at Satellite office.
• Having core competencies like ability to adopt a dynamic, tactful problem-solving approach to tasks and demonstrate coordination, monitoring, supervisory and communication skills.
• Having character competencies like proactive approach, eye for detailing, multi-tasking, forward planning and forecasting.
• Ability to provide right inputs to supervisors in order to make quick and conscious decisions on critical issues which might have significant impact on the scope of project requirements.
• Must comply with the Company Code of Business Conduct (COBC) and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) requirements, Safety and Quality procedures.