Senior Electrical Engineer at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Job Summary

• The Senior Electrical Engineer will support the Principal Electrical Engineer and manage electrical engineering activities across all oil and gas projects and facilities in HA & HB-Buko Projects, including design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

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• Act as Electrical technical authority, providing technical assurance and governance for electrical systems.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with company standards and industry best practices.
• Support audits, incident investigations, and management of change (MoC) processes related to electrical systems.
• Lead electrical design for power generation, distribution, motor control, and protection systems.
• Develop specifications, datasheets, and drawings for electrical equipment and installations.
• Ensure designs meet IEC, IEEE, NEC, and Nigerian standards (e.g., NESIS, DPR, NMDPRA).
• Promote and enforce electrical safety across all phases of engineering and operations.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx), arc flash protection, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Conduct electrical safety risk assessments, participate in HAZOPs, and support the coordination of SAFOPs and preparation of SAFOP reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical safety culture and practices.
• Manage electrical scope in FEED, detailed design, and construction, commissioning and start-up phases.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise contractors during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure quality control and timely delivery of electrical systems.
•  May require travel to offshore platforms or remote sites.
• Must be willing to work in challenging environments and comply with safety protocols.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering within the Oil and Gas industry.
• NSE membership and COREN registrable
• Experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or onshore terminals is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, UPS, and generators.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Good leadership, personal relations and communications skills.
• Inter-cultural awareness and team integration capabilities.
• Personal effectiveness and ability to work and deliver with minimal supervision.