Lead Electrical Engineer – Technical Authority

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define performance standards for Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs), ensuring compliance and managing deviations.
• Specify maintenance requirements for electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and relevant legislation.
• Monitor and integrate legislative and standards updates into inspection and maintenance programs.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of non-routine electrical system issues.
• Perform root cause analyses of failures.
• Collaborate with the Installatie Verantwoordelijke (IV) to ensure equipment is properly specified, safe to operate, and compliant with regulations.
• Maintain the integrity of all electrical documentation.

• Coordinate the electrical engineering team, prioritizing workload and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Manage the discipline budget and contribute to project planning.
• Provide technical direction, support, and guidance on modifications, improvements, and new projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities, supervising contractors and ensuring quality.
• Independently manage selected electrical-related projects.
• Set engineering design standards, including hazardous area documentation, datasheets, design calculations, and commissioning protocols.
• Review and approve internal and external electrical documents and drawings.
• Participate in feasibility, FEED, and detailed design studies.
• Manage third-party engineering vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and procedures.

Job requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 8 of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with Low/High Voltage systems and ATEX equipment.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Hands-on field experience diagnosing and resolving electrical equipment issues.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to make technical decisions and justify them to management.
• Residency and eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• Willingness to travel offshore or to remote sites as needed.

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