Lead Electrical Engineer

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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:
The successful candidate will report to the Electrical and Instrumentation Discipline Manager and will be assigned to various projects associated with the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals industry as directed by the Project Management group.

The candidate will possess a solid understanding of electrical design principles complemented by practical working experience with industrial power distribution systems within Oil and Gas processing facilities. The candidate is required to be a well-organized and effective communicator. The candidate will be able to work independently, lead a team of professionals (engineers and designers) and be effective when working in a team environment.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Experience in the design of electrical distribution systems in a project team environment with a focus on conceptual studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design for new plants and modifications/replacements of existing equipment in process plants. Assigned as working Lead (sub-lead. area lead or project lead) for multiple sustaining capital projects, while still being able to take on Engineering/Design related deliverables. Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting to meet project goals/targets. Establishing the scope of work, effort hour estimates and deliverable lists. Design of LV & MV Single Line Diagrams with strong knowledge of Relay and metering systems associated with substations and e-houses. Develop Protection control & metering diagram. Prepare Load List and perform electrical equipment sizing. Perform electrical system studies using ETAP or SKM to develop load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonic and motor starting the analysis, protection/relay coordination and setting files. Perform electrical design and engineering calculations (Transformer sizing, Cable sizing, NGR sizing, MCC sizing, grounding calculation etc.) Develop Motor schematic and wiring drawings. Knowledge of Interfacing with DCS, SCADA, PLC etc. Preparing Electrical equipment specifications, data sheets and Prepare material requisitions for quotation/purchase, technical bid evaluation, and purchasing requisitions. Define electrical Area Classification Knowledge of Substation Grounding study and Grounding Grid Layout Familiar with outdoor/indoor Substation Equipment layout. Familiar with Heat Tracing design Review vendor designs for compliance with Technical Specifications and applicable standards. Supervise, Coach, and support the team members on projects. Providing Electrical BOMs and major equipment costs for capital cost estimates at various project stages (Feasibility Study, FEED and Detailed Engineering) Good writing skills to produce reports, scope documents and presentation materials. Attending project team meetings, Client meetings and vendor review meetings Establishing a good working relationship with the Clients. Strong client focus; able to represent the company professionally. Reviewing designs for constructability and accordance with project requirements. Performing field visits to validate existing drawings and confirm tie-in locations. Utilize the workshare office or HVEC (High-Value Engineering Center) to complete the electrical deliverables. Demonstrate a high regard for safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures. Other duties as required. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada 10-15 years of experience in the design of Electrical distribution systems in Oil & Gas Facilities.
Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Leadership skills, team player, Proven multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies: Knowledge of domestic and international codes (CEC, CSA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, NEMA, etc.) Experience managing vendor electrical packages (substation, e-houses, Transformers, VFD etc.) will be an asset. Experience with High-voltage design will be an asset. Experience with Lightning Protection will be an asset. Experience in the EPC industry, leading the local and workshare team will be an asset. Experience with ETAP or SKM will be an asset. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.