About the Role
This role entails overseeing all Electrical Engineering & Technology activities to ensure the successful delivery of the Group’s strategic capital projects portfolio, aligning with the mandate of the Group CEO and overall group objectives. The position provides direction and advice across all Group Companies, enabling the establishment of world-class Electrical Engineering & Technology capabilities and practices throughout the group.
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Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering
- Lead the development and maintenance of Group standards, guidelines, and best practices in Electrical Engineering & Technology.
- Continuously review current Group practices to identify improvement opportunities and streamline delivery processes.
- Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and advocate for LEAN methodology.
- Ensure consistency in the application of international and Group standards, acting as the custodian of the Electrical Engineering & Technology competency assessment and management framework.
- Drive development and sustenance of technical capability within the Electrical Engineering discipline.
- Contribute to the Electrical Engineering Knowledge community across Group Companies and manage the annual skill pool health assessment.
- Provide support and direction in Electrical Engineering aspects to Business Line Divisions (BLDs) and Group Companies.
- Offer technical advice to BLDs for interfaces with IPC, MIC, and other group functions.
Investment and Valuations
- Assist in financial modeling assessments, including analysis of historical and projected cash flows, return measures (IRR and NPV), and business case scenario assumptions (Base Case, Upside, Downside).
- Verify investment risks and quantify their potential impacts on returns.
- Determine minimum required returns/discount rates.
- Guide the measurement of proposed investments' impact on portfolio value creation and returns.
Management
- Plan and supervise departmental activities and resources to achieve Division objectives efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring implementation of approved operational plans.
- Develop knowledge, competencies, and innovative spirit within the Department while supporting Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning, and Talent pipelines, with a focus on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.
Budgets and Operational Plans
- Compile input for the preparation of Division budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budget levels.
- Investigate and reconcile significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, and internal controls to support the execution of Division work programs.
Performance Management
- Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department, continuously monitoring achievement of Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and Balanced Scorecard.
Organisation Structure and Development
- Review, develop, and recommend an appropriate organization structure for the Department to optimize human capital while incorporating sustainability into ongoing work practices.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation, and support Change Management initiatives to continually improve operations and services.
- Propose improvements to internal processes based on best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Support the establishment of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, and applicable legislation across the Department.
- Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.
Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reporting
- Prepare Department MIS and progress reports, providing accurate and timely information to management to effectively manage the business.
Internal and External Communications
- Collaborate with Heads of Functions, Discipline Engineering, and other Heads of Disciplines within the Division.
- Interact with Electrical Engineering teams in Group Companies and other divisions within the organization such as Upstream and Downstream.
- Engage with senior management of Project Management Consultants (PMC) and third-party service providers as well as government organizations and entities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with an advanced professional degree.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects and engineering.
Professional Certifications
Work Conditions
- Physical Effort: Minimal.
- Work Environment: Generally in an air-conditioned office, with potential site visits exposing individuals to prevailing weather conditions.
Job Family / Sub Family: Technical Services / Engineering Services
