Senior Lead Engineer - Subsea MV Power Distribution

The Senior Lead Engineer – Subsea Medium Voltage Power Systems is responsible for ensuring that the objectives of the Customers are performed to a satisfactory high standard and that specific work tasks are performed safely, effectively and in compliance with the specified objectives. As such, he/she shall be conversant in subsea medium voltage power distribution systems, subsea power generation, subsea power distribution equipment, all electric systems and provide a technical focal point for the Customer, Subsea Contractor(s), Vessel Operators, Suppliers/Vendors and other internal department(s).  

The Senior Lead Engineer – Subsea Medium Voltage Power Systems shall:

• Promote the growth and development of Wood’s subsea MV power distribution system capabilities by 
  • Training other Wood subsea personnel, 
  • Regularly interfacing with subsea power distribution system and associate equipment vendors, 
  • Regularly distributing technological advancements to internal and external stakeholders and 
  • providing support to business development team as needed. 
• Support other discrete packages / work as may be required on a time-to-time basis. This may involve, studies, process simulation, development work, production of guidelines or other similar work including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports.
• Work with multi-disciplined subsea team to progress projects through the necessary phases including studies, concept, pre-FEED and FEED scopes of work. 
  • Develop basis of design and design premise for subsea medium voltage power distribution systems, power distribution equipment, and subsea processing equipment.
  • Assess subsea distribution system equipment, subsea power generation equipment, and subsea processing equipment against project requirements.
  • Detailed design covering all aspects of medium voltage equipment
  • Specification, selection and procurement of the range of equipment
  • Develop documentation at the early phases of subsea medium voltage power system distribution systems
  • Prepare, check and control detailed work packs / documents / equipment lists for specific jobs in accordance with relevant procedures. He/she will be expected to develop ideas from concept through to eventual delivery.
  • Developing and reviewing schematic drawings and single line diagrams
  • Perform Technical monitoring and approval of any work by external contractors or vendors.
  • Participate in Safety Reviews/HAZOP, Environmental Impact Assessments, Risk Assessments during the preparation of operations and ensure that the foreseeable effects of specific tasks are fully assessed.
  • Witnessing Functional Acceptance Tests
  • Acting as a Customer Site (Engineering) Representative as may be required

During offshore operations ensure that necessary Permits are raised and issued in a timely manner to allow operations to be performed in an efficient manner and furthermore, ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with Customer requirements in a cost effective manner.

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years’ experience in subsea medium voltage power distribution systems with the emphasis on subsea power distribution equipment and subsea processing equipment. 

Subsea power distribution equipment testing (FAT) and installation experience is preferred.

Medium Voltage power cables and connectors experience preferred.

Travel up to 25% may be required. 

Should also possess:

• Basic computer skills
• Good organizational skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

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