Electrical Project Manager (marine/offshore)

Electrical Project Manager (marine offshore industry)JOB PURPOSE:Proficient and self-motivated Electrical Project Manager, with strong project management skills and strong technical knowledge.Working closely with the Electrical team and Group Project teams, this position will be responsible to take ownership and lead electrical projects. This will include the initial scope review and preparation, developing and overseeing design activities, surveys onsite, preparing estimation and offers for projects, assisting/preparing requests for quotation (RFQ) to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluating bids, tracking and reporting work done on projects.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :Project Management

• Develop and define electrical scopes in conjunction with clients' representatives.
• When required, participate in surveys to understand customer and project requirements.
• Define resources and budgets for timely delivery.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings with other departments (mechanical project team, engineering team, other entities) to determine project requirements.
• Participate to project evaluation and quotes to be approved by Operations Manager.
• Prepare and give instructions to the team leader/supervisor to prepare the installation on site.
• Monitor projects progress to ensure it runs according to schedule and budget and report findings weekly to the Electrical Manager.
• Ensure that required technical documentation is prepared after each project with the assistance of the electrical project coordinators.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure that appropriate engineering methods are applied and issued drawings correspond to the client requirements before starting of installation.
• Participate in preparation of project summaries upon project completion and prepare lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Electrical Engineering

• Develop project electrical design philosophy based on client requirements.
• Carry out electrical detailed design, sizing, calculations, ATEX/IEC Ex and verify design done by others in the electrical project team.
• Review single-line drawings to meet project specifications and guide the electrical designers with requirements.
• Ensure supplier quotations are received promptly, and technical requirements are followed.
• Assist electrical design team in preparing detailed BOMs and procurement of electrical equipment and components and ensure prompt delivery (as required).
• Assist electrical project engineers to understand technical requirements and execute their projects - review quotes, personnel requirements etc.

• Understand Offshore installation standards and ensure implementation during installation.
• Take the lead & make plans to answer to client's requests/queries/issues

Customer Relationships

• Participate in client / contractor meetings.
• Identify opportunities to contribute to overall business development objectives.
• Maintain good communication and ensure responsiveness to client's requests.
• Resolve any potential project issue.

The responsibilities and duties highlighted in this are indicative and may vary over time. Employees are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the position.REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must have engineering degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience working in Marine Offshore industry, especially with drilling rigs and Offshore Oil & Gas installations. Similar experience in Shipyard refurbishment projects will be considered.
• Leadership/Management background is essential in a similar role.

• Engineering Diploma or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Good experience and understanding of ATEX, IEC Offshore Installation Standards and Oil & Gas electrical installation requirements.
• Good knowledge of Classification Society Rules (ABS / DNV) electrical requirements.
• Project Management qualification preferred, such as PMP, Prince2 etc.
• Awareness regarding:

1) The organisation’s quality, environmental, or health and safety policies.2) Job Specific procedures, instructions and formats.3) Relevant quality, environmental, or health and safety objectives.4) Their contribution to the effectiveness of the management system.5) Benefits of improved performance.6) The implications of not conforming to management system requirements.

• Effectively manages project engineering and delivery activities by appropriately focusing on critical priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly.
• Works efficiently and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organization.
• Proficient with MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project
• Confidence in Autocad preferred

LOCATION: Dubai, UAETagged as:

WTS Energy