Requisition Number: 2657
Job Title:
Sr.
Electrical Engineer
Date Opened:
4/23/2025
Location:
Houston, TX
Industry:
Oil and Gas
Department:
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
Employment Type:
Full-Time Temporary
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No
FLSA Exemption:
Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)
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Job Summary:
Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of experience in
offshore oil and gas installations, covering projects, operations, turnarounds, and advanced electrical technologies. Position requires expertise in low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV), and high voltage (HV) systems, as well as advanced technologies such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), power generation, power distribution, and electrical safety in hazardous environments.
This role requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience with electrical systems across greenfield and brownfield offshore assets. The Electrical SME will serve as a key resource for troubleshooting, project execution, operational improvements, and risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems Expertise
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for offshore low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems (e.g., 480V, 6.6kV, 13.8kV).
Oversee and optimize the operation of power generation, electrical distribution, and protection systems in offshore environments.
Ensure proper application and integration of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), UPS systems, power management systems (PMS), and SCADA.
Manage electrical load studies, arc flash analysis, and power quality assessments for offshore facilities.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
Project and Turnaround Support
Support the design, engineering, and commissioning of electrical systems for offshore facilities, FPSOs, wellhead platforms, and fixed installations.
Provide electrical input for major capital projects, brownfield modifications, and tie-backs to existing infrastructure.
Lead electrical scope in turnarounds, shutdowns, and maintenance campaigns, ensuring efficient execution and safety compliance.
Develop and review technical specifications, engineering packages, and work scopes for electrical projects.
Operations and Maintenance
Support offshore operations teams with troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization of electrical equipment.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for offshore electrical assets.
Ensure reliability and redundancy of offshore power generation and distribution networks.
