Electrical Engineer

About the role

A full-time, permanent Electrical Engineer position is open in Port Qasim, Karachi. The engineer designs, implements and maintains electrical control systems and works closely with EPC contractors on plant commissioning. Experience in oil and gas, cement, metal or chemical industries is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical control systems and components in line with design specifications and safety standards.
• Integrate control systems.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems and check that installation and operation meet standards.
• Work with EPC contractors on plant commissioning.
• Organise preventive electrical maintenance and implement a predictive maintenance strategy for critical equipment.
• Manage downtime and breakdowns, and troubleshoot and repair lab equipment, process controls and induction power supplies.
• Check inventory and raise purchase requests for electrical spare parts and consumables.
• Ensure company HSE policies are implemented in the area.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience; oil and gas, cement, metal or chemical industry experience preferred.
• Experience of both plant commissioning and operations, and independent work without supervision.
• Experience designing electrical systems and diagnosing, repairing and refurbishing electrical and mechanical systems.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and work permit procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO systems and HSE procedures, risk assessment and emergency response.
• SAP proficiency in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and good communication skills.