Lead Electrical Engineer

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

This position is for Absheron project. 

- Ensure the Engineering Dossier is delivered with a robust Electrical engineering definition and a fit-for-purpose design that can be procured, fabricated, transported, installed, commissioned, and operated safely, meeting the requirements of project standards and Basis of Design.

- Ensure, control, and coordinate the proper realization of the Electrical design in compliance with project specifications, procedures, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

- Plan, prepare, and lead Electrical discipline meetings with EPSCC Contractor, vendors, package suppliers, and 3rd‑party reviewers, in close coordination with Onshore Package Technical Manager.

- Identify, manage, and track Electrical engineering technical decisions, including those subject to 3rd‑party approval or review; define clear action plans and secure timely agreement within the Engineering phase schedule

- Monitor discipline progress closely, define corrective actions, and manage them to ensure timely completion of the design.

- Work closely with Discipline Leads to coordinate and manage Electrical engineering interfaces with other disciplines and stakeholders.

- Define, detail, and monitor Electrical interface parameters with other EPSCC disciplines.

- Perform thorough, efficient, and timely review of Electrical discipline documents, identifying potential derogations from standards and challenging the design to achieve optimized and fit-for-purpose solutions.

Professional Experience (years): 15+ years in Oil and Gas projects

Experience in similar position (years): 10+ years at same or equivalent position with managerial responsibilities

Level / Diploma: Engineer, Master of science

Languages: English mandatory

Onshore project experience required

Electricity engineering  onshore, Project management (budget/cost/schedule), HV Substation 110 kv,              Elec Commissioning, Start-up, SIMOPS

Place of work (City & country ) : Chengdu, China then Baku, Azerbaijan 

Working Schedule : Resident 5 days per week 

Starting date : 01/09/2027

Duration of the mission : 12 Months