Senior Electrical Designer at Wood

Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Review project schedules on assigned projects with the lead Electrical Engineer to see that all dates, rates of progress and design periods are realistic.
• Prepare and approve drawing index for electrical drawings, indicating planned issue date for each deliverable
• Design and mark – up drawings as appropriate (e.g. substation layouts, lighting, earthing etc) to a suitable level of detail
• Comment on other discipline documents
• Produce MTO and bulk material requisitions and prepare technical bid evaluations
• Ensure design quality, technical content and technical accuracy of electrical drawings on assigned projects
• Check and approve electrical drawings where he / she is authorised to sign
• Comment on supplier documents where applicable
• Attends plot plan and model reviews
• Assist the lead electrical engineer with contract works information
• Prepare installation contract bill of materials on assigned projects
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any slippages / deviations and their causes and proposed corrective action.
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any technical problems and unresolved differences with other groups
• Assist the lead electrical engineer with estimates, progress assessment and control of manpower on assigned projects
• Advise the Principal Electrical Designer of any concerns with manpower or performance of electrical design staff
• Input cable data in to electrical database and issue cable schedules and / or termination schedules
• Keep informed of the latest developments in CAD software and other packages relevant to the electrical design discipline
• Understand the fundamentals and be able to operate the basic functions of a CAD package
• Assist when required in preparation of proposals.
• Give guidance / training to Electrical Designers where required.
• Run macros for conversion of drawings prior to issue
• Attend discipline specific and general training courses where required
• Deputise for the Principal Electrical Designer when requested

Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:

• N3 or Matric
• 8-10 Years minimum experience

Personal attributes:

• Initiative - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Change and Adaptability - Gains awareness for, and an understanding of, the position of stakeholders. Readily adapts to changing circumstances
• Interpersonal Communications - Actively listens and seeks to understand others’ points of view. Communicates openly and honestly to all levels of the organization. Expresses ideas and exchanges information clearly and persuasively
• Problem Solving - Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity and ambiguity. Identifies issues in a constructive manner and recommends solutions. Uses innovative and novel approaches to find solutions
• Planning, Organising & Execution Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. elatworkin g ability.