Overview / Responsibilities
Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS JSC) is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical (SmartPlant) Designer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.
Responsibilities :
Designer shall populate the database with Electrical design and engineering data to such an extent that an Electrical Single Line Diagram can be generated from;
Data to be used to populate the EDMS database should be gathered from a variety of sources, including but not limited to the following : existing SLD’s, existing Electrical schematic drawings, existing cable schedules, existing Electrical equipment datasheets, existing layout drawings, field data gathering from existing installations, create hand drawn drawings where no existing drawings are available
Should be able to carry out industrial site surveys of discipline related scope of work; This may involve climbing ladders for scaffolding access (working at heights) and wearing of a safety harness;
Also confined space access i;e; vessels, columns and pits
May be requested for inputs into technical bids
Should be able to evaluate vendors technical bid offers
Review engineering request for other disciplines design activities
Collect all design information, submit requests to EDMS (existing drawings, SLDs, equipment data sheets)
Identify date and time for plant visit with responsible Project Engineer or Discipline Lead Engineer
Take PPE, measuring tape, camera, laser, sketch drawing sheet, pencils, etc; As required; Safety passport should be available and up to date prior to travelling to plant
Upon arrival check-in to get access to red zone, if required
Sign up in register log in control room, get permit from electrical Control Room for inspection according to site visit rules;
Identify potential hazards that may impact site walk-down visit
Coordinate future tie-in points and similar line replacement tie-in points with Project Engineer according to marked-up P&ID and identify required scope of work for electrical discipline
Pre-design optimal cable route including location and type of supports and main parts of cable above ground structure (see potential obstructions generated by valves, instrumentation, vessels)
Include Safety in Design Guide principles during walk-down
Manually capture all required data into sketch and get sizes of general layout (elevation, object references, mark up columns, equipment, buildings)
Check out in control room and sign out at exit from red zone
Develop drawings in AutoCAD software from available data and sketches
Adhere to standards during development of drawings
Select materials according to specifications and datasheets (for heat tracing, lighting, earthing, cable supports)
Review and coordinate main engineering solutions with Discipline Engineer
The final design shall ensure reliability, cost efficiency and safety of operation
Review design drawings according to Check List
Send drawing to responsible Project Engineer for review upon completion
Skills / Qualifications
Higher (technical) education;
Work experience in the respective position no less than 5 years
Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to their discipline of engineering
Demonstrates the application of theory in a practical context
Working level of competence in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Working level of competence in own discipline in the execution of assigned tasks
Working level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area
Ability to create functional and cost effective designs and processes that meet complex specification requirements with little support
Shows evidence of ability to guide and mentor others
Experienced user of relevant specialist engineering software
Be proficient in the use of CAD and SPEL software
Be conversant with and ensure compliance with Client CAD draughting standards and procedures 
