Electrical Projects Lead

Role Summary

The Projects Electrical Lead oversees all electrical engineering activities on assigned projects, encompassing project planning, execution, and ongoing maintenance. Leads technical matters effectively with various departments, to review technical modifications for rigs as well as quality assurance/quality control and acceptance procedures for rig equipment ensuring all installations and repairs adhere to ADES and client standards. Verifies that electrical components and systems consistently meet project specifications, regulatory compliance, and established industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrical Design and Engineering

• Develops, reviews, and approves electrical designs, plans, and specifications, ensuring they comply with standards and project requirements.
• Design and maintain PLC-based control systems for rig automation including VFDs, Amphion/Cyber Base, and SCR or equivalent platforms.
• Design and maintain UPS systems, engine controls, and power distribution networks to ensure uninterrupted rig operations
• Coordinates with other discipline leads (e.g., Mechanical, HSE, Well Control,) to ensure integrated and efficient project execution.

Project Management

• Manages the electrical project scope, including timeline, budget, and resources, while identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitors that all Project Electrical activities are conducted safely and efficiently in accordance with ADES procedures, contractual requirements, and best industry practice.
• Oversees the ordering of electrical components for projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Attends all critical projects activities, to the extent that other operational requirements allow
• Participates in project review meetings to manage and develop installation plan based upon information provided including the following: project installation schedules, personnel requirements, equipment requirements, and contractual requirements.
• Develops comprehensive reports that provide detailed technical information on project progress.

Operational Control

• Assists in implementing and maintaining operational controls such as safe working practices and job hazard analysis as appropriate to specific work tasks.
• Collaborate with drilling teams to ensure electrical integration and functionality of NOV or equivalent drilling equipment.
• Participates in rig inspections/investigations, including electricians, environment, equipment, and QHSE incidents.
• Monitors that the correction process of deficiencies is completed in a timely manner and maintains records and documentation accordingly.
• Leads or supports electrical inspections aligned with rig commissioning and marine class requirements

Safety and Compliance

• Ensures all electrical activities are conducted safely and efficiently, adhering to industry regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Ensure safety-critical systems (Fire & Gas, ESD) comply with Class survey standards and regulatory codes
• Oversees the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
• Develops and implements safety procedures and protocols for electrical operations.

Process Improvement

• Develops and improves department processes and methods to enhance the functions and operations of the electrical controls and commissioning group.
• Promotes innovation and continuous improvement in electrical design and project execution processes.
• Initiates corrective actions to rectify any deviation from approved work procedures and instructions.

Communications and Monitoring Systems:

• Oversee installation and maintenance of vessel communication, tank gauging, and crane monitoring systems.

Stakeholder Management

• Oversees contractors and lead personnel including the power & control technicians and commissioning team to achieve safety schedule, productivity, and quality targets.
• Communicates with Interaction service companies, customers and vendors through the quoting scheduling, cost reviewing, design, assembly, spare part orders and delivery processes, assisting to resolve challenges and questions.
• Collaborates and maintains effective communication with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and promptly escalates critical rig-related issues to management.

Team Management

• Leads and manages the electrical team, assigning tasks, and providing technical guidance and support to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Develops and maintain a high-performing electrical team through effective training, coaching, and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8 to 10 Years) in electrical engineering, with a proven track record of leading electrical aspects of major projects.
• Deep understanding of electrical design, power systems, and control systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines