Lead Electrical Engineer – Petrochemical Upgrade Project

About the role

A long-established petrochemical operator in Melbourne's western suburbs is planning a major site upgrade, described as the largest capital project in the local sector in recent history, combining greenfield and brownfield works. As Lead Electrical Engineer you will sit within the Owner's Team and be accountable for every electrical deliverable, from concept selection through front-end engineering, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the electrical design basis, philosophies and specifications, setting requirements for HV, MV and LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VSDs, UPS and emergency power, earthing, lightning protection, hazardous area installations, lighting and heat tracing.
• Review and approve power system studies (load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics and earthing), assess HV supply options and recommend the preferred solution.
• Assure supplier work, including RFTs and bid evaluations for major electrical packages, vendor document review, factory acceptance testing and contractor performance management.
• Plan brownfield tie-ins, outages, isolations and energisation with Operations and Maintenance, and give electrical input to HAZOP, LOPA, SIMOPS and Safety in Design reviews.
• Support engagement with Energy Safe Victoria, including the Electrical Safety Management Scheme and Certificates of Electrical Safety, and support safe first energisation and startup.
• Hand over complete asset data, maintenance philosophies, critical spares and training to the site's electrical team.

Required profile

• Electrical Engineering degree.
• Senior Electrical Engineer level experience, preferably Lead or Principal.
• Client-side experience preferred, but consultancy or EPCM experience is also relevant.
• Experience on large projects.
• Understanding of Major Hazard Facility requirements is desirable.

Required skills

• HV expertise is a must.
• CPEng.

What we offer

• Salary of $200,000 to $300,000 per annum.
• Permanent position on a project of national significance; the recruiter says they can be flexible on remuneration and may include project incentives at completion.

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