890973 - Electrical Authority
Our client is one of the largest international Oil & Gas companies in the world with operations covering the entire energy chain. The group operates in over 130 countries and employs over 95,000 personnel worldwide.
They are currently recruiting for the position of an Electrical Authority, based in Nigeria.

Job Description
· Upgrade Electrical authority for electrical systems that are under upgrade responsibility.
· Upgrade focal point for Operator regarding all Electrical and HVAC integration queries during construction, commissioning, shutdown and start-up.
· Upgrade responsible for a safe electrical operation and comprehensive (expertise) transfer of upgrade electrical scope of work to Operator.
· Manage in compliance with electrical safety rules the daily responsibilities of Upgrade Electrical Authority.
· Close involvement in the Contractor permit to work preparation in order to make sure the electrical activity is well organised and to avoid any delay in review validation by Operator.
· Participate actively in all upgrade electrical job safety analysis.
· Review and validate all upgrade electrical (de) isolations permits for electrical systems that are still under upgrade responsibility.
· Attend daily coordination meeting with Operator.
· Carry out electrical (de) isolations for electrical systems that are under upgrade responsibility.
· Perform daily site inspections and audit upgrade compliance of electrical safety rules.
· Authority to stop and report any upgrade observed unsafe (electrical) work.
· Maintain an upgrade electrical register and record diligently all (de)isolations and reference(s).
· Coordinate daily with Operator Electrical Authority to ensure upgrade compliance with SIMOPS requirements.
· Verify that Contractor and upgrade personnel are trained and certified to access/work on electrical stations/premises.
· Follow up actively punch list clearance during different phases to allow proper integration subsequent shutdown.
· Promote a safety first attitude, maintain a high safety awareness and vigilance for upgrade electrical activities.
· Support and enforce the HSE project objectives and directives.
· Attend upgrade and Operator meetings as required and liaise with other disciplines and vendor personnel for electrical integration matters.
· Provide technical advice for integration related electrical queries.

Skills and Experience
· Senior Electrical Engineer or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
· Moderate experience in Oil & Gas Plant construction, upgrade, commissioning, start up and maintenance.
· Moderate supervisory level experience , able to manage multidiscipline people, rigorous, good interpersonal skills, depict strong leadership and be stress proof.
· Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
This is a contract position.

The rate for this position is negotiable.
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 890973.
Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment.
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