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Senior Principal Engineer - Electrical

Air Products (Middle East) FZE
Duba, KSA
Temporary
Lead
Onsite
1 months ago
Electrical EngineeringMV/LV DistributionSCADAETAPSKMSaudi Grid Code
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Purpose

  • Provide technical leadership and act as the site electrical engineering consultant for the NEOM Green Hydrogen Plant (GHE), ensuring safe, reliable, and cost effective delivery of electrical systems through construction, pre commissioning, commissioning & start up (CSU) and operation.

Nature & Scope

  • Provides electrical engineering leadership and site support across Neom Green Hydrogen Plant (GHE) process units.
  • Operates within a multi disciplinary, multi contractor EPC environment.
  • Covers the full electrical scope, including MV/LV distribution, electrical substations, SCADA, large rotating equipment, drive systems, Rectifiers, protection schemes, earthing, lighting and hazardous area design.
  • Provides technical oversight of power quality and grid integration.
  • Addresses complex, cross functional technical challenges.
  • Supports the transition from project execution to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently lead and supervise site electrical engineering activities.
  • Drive site electrical engineering execution through timely response to TQs/RFIs, effective closure of walkdown punch items, and completion of Electrical Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI).
  • Drive effective cross functional coordination with Project Management, Construction, Pre Commissioning, CSU and Operations teams.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with mechanical, piping, civil/structural, process control, process systems, process safety, fire protection, HCIS security, and cybersecurity teams.
  • Manage interfaces with EPC construction contractors, vendors, and OEMs.
  • Demonstrates expertise in large rotating equipment and drive systems.
  • Lead interface coordination and integration of the GHE plant with Power Generation and grid systems.
  • Prepare and review as built markups (Red line) for key electrical deliverables.
  • Ensure electrical designs comply with safety principles, Air Products standards, Local Saudi Standards and international codes.
  • Participate in 3D model reviews, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and designers.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 15–20 years of electrical engineering experience.
  • Experienced in leading engineers and designers in project execution environments through design, construction, commissioning & start up and operation phases.
  • Strong expertise in MV/LV systems, grounding, protection coordination, and hazardous area design.
  • Knowledge of Local Saudi Standards (HCIS, SBC, Saudi National Grid Code) and international codes (IEC/IEEE/NFPA/IS).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and multi‑discipline collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in global EPC/EPCM execution structures.
  • Proficiency with electrical analysis tools such as SKM or ETAP.
  • Experience with digital engineering and 3D model review tools.

Licenses / Certifications

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent (Preferred).

Competencies – Supervisor Level (Our Way of Leading)

  • Develops Talent: Coaches engineers and supports growth in technical capability.
  • Sets Clear Expectations: Communicates priorities and quality standards clearly.
  • Builds Trust & Collaboration: Fosters an inclusive, respectful team culture.
  • Drives for Results: Ensures reliable, safe, and high‑quality engineering outcomes.
  • Decision Quality: Applies strong judgment to complex technical challenges.
  • Safety Leadership: Reinforces safe‑by‑design and supports zero‑incident culture.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure electrical engineering activities comply with Air Products Safety Principles.
  • Embed safe‑to‑maintain, safe‑to‑operate, and safe‑to‑construct philosophies in designs.
  • Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, electrical safety reviews, and engineering audits.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.

Work Hours

  • The position operates on a rotational schedule of 8 weeks on site followed by 2 weeks off, subject to NEOM site assignment policy. During on site periods, employees will work 6 days per week, 10 hours per day (60 hours per week).

Travel

  • 0–10% domestic or international travel may be required based on project needs.

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