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TRS Staffing Solutions is a global recruitment and workforce solutions agency specializing in technical, professional, and engineering talent. The enterprise provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search, managed service programs (MSP), and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) across capital-intensive sectors, including energy, infrastructure, life sciences, mining, power, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, it operates an international branch network spanning North America, EMEA, Asia, and Australia to support enterprise clients and major industrial projects worldwide.
Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.
Client is looking Electrical Engineer
Project Type: Oil & gas, petrochemical, Food and beverage
Location: Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Requirements/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 15 years of experience in electrical engineering within ethylene/petrochemical plants
- Prior Saudi Arabia project experience is a MUST
- Proven expertise in brownfield projects, furnace electrical systems, and equipment modifications
- Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and cable sizing
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications, IEC/IEEE/NFPA standards, and Saudi Aramco standards
- Experience with electrical load calculations, short circuit analysis, and protective relay coordination
- Hands-on experience in turnaround (TA) planning and execution
- Excellent coordination skills with instrumentation, mechanical, and process teams
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute electrical scope for brownfield projects within operating petrochemical plants
- Oversee electrical works for furnace installations, including power supply, grounding, and heat tracing systems
- Manage equipment upgrades, including:
- CGC (Cracked Gas Compressor): motor upgrades, VFD integration
- Pump motors: replacement, alignment, and protection systems
- Column heating systems: electrical tracing and control
- Prepare and review electrical deliverables: single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, wiring diagrams, and installation details
- Conduct site surveys, as-built updates, and constructability reviews for brownfield works
- Implement electrical safety systems and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, company standards, and HSE protocols
- Support turnaround activities: isolation plans, pre-shutdown checks, testing, commissioning, and energization
- Coordinate with vendors for FAT/SAT, technical queries, and field assistance
- Provide on-site troubleshooting for electrical systems and ensure reliability during start-up
To apply for this position, please send your most recent CV to [email protected]
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