Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer at Savannah Energy

Savannah Energy is a young, high growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country.

Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of. Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Purpose / Objectives

Oversee and perform advanced level professional Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering function throughout Projects’ and Operations lifecycle in the Organization’s oil and gas processing facilities; – Be the Company’s “go-to-person” for Electrical, Instrumentation and Cathodic Protection related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Act as Company representative for the preparation or review of electrical / instrument design deliverables such as Philosophies, Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Schedules, Datasheets, and preparation of technical requisitions for long lead items, etc.
Be the focal point for the resolution of all Cathodic Protection, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering related matters across the Organization’s Oil and Gas facilities.
Provide Electrical & Instrumentation engineering input to other discipline Engineers to ensure optimal designs and ensure design outputs are consistent.
Active participation in relevant technical reviews such as Design Reviews, HAZOP, SAFOP, SIL, 3D Model, Constructability, etc.
Assist in the development and completion of Electrical/ Instrumentation/Controls check sheets and checklists for Mechanical Completions, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
Act as the Company representative (as required) to ensure that design work by contractors meets Company specifications and relevant industry codes and standards.
Ensure that engineering design and work packages are structured properly for effective execution.
Evaluate technical issues relating to preparation of proposals, and evaluation of equipment for adherence to required performance criteria.
Provide adequate Electrical & Instrumentation technical support to on-going Operations on all Organization’s Operating Assets.
Interface with other disciplines as necessary, to provide support and resolve challenges.
Ensure compliance with Company's ISO Quality Procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
Take full ownership of assigned tasks, while interfacing with other disciplines, departments and business units in order to successfully complete tasks.
Perform Electrical and Instrumentation equipment purchasing tasks, such as vendor bid enquiry preparation, vendor bid analysis and vendor selection.
Review and approve instrument and electrical equipment vendor technical proposals, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals etc. and attend FAT/shop tests, as needed.
Assist in the resolution of field problems during construction, assessing field recommendations on change, and in the implementation of efficient corrections that can reduce operational problems.
Coordinate the scope definition, planning and execution of Electrical & Instrumentation equipment upgrade or modification projects.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Status preferred.
A minimum of 10 years cognate experience in Electrical Engineering in the Oil & Gas industry particularly in the areas of design (conceptual to detailed Engineering), construction, commissioning, start-up and operations of electrical equipment and installations.
Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures
A team player with excellent analytical, problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to distil problems, establish evidence-based facts, determine accurate conclusions, make recommendations and take firm decisions
Ability to multi-task and meet deadline
Flexible andproactive approach to work andwilling to work outside core business hours as required.
Proven knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems software, tools and techniques
Knowledge of relevant national and international regulations, specifications, codes and standards
Ability to Identify and proffer solutions to Electrical, Instrumentation and Cathodic protection challenges across the facilities.
Possess knowledge of Caterpillar Engines, Compressors and other electrically driven running equipment
Highly assertive with effective project management skills