Principal Engineer, Electrical - 30343 About EniProgetti UK Branch EniProgetti is wholly owned by Eni, the global energy company. EniProgetti performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to Eni businesses worldwide. The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke.
EniProgetti is currently helping to lead Eni in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.
The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station.
This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as Eni is committed to move towards a 'net zero' future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.
EniProgetti UK operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.
Role Overview As a member of the Electrical Engineering team at EniProgetti UK, you will provide technical and organisational leadership to electrical engineering activities on a wide range of projects from studies and design, to troubleshooting, commissioning and decommissioning. You will be able to manage your time and those of project teams to effectively manage work activities, ensuring that the goals and requirements of the work are met and that issues are effectively communicated and resolved. You will ensure quality of work undertaken by yourself and others commensurate with the goal of the activity considering the constraints of time and budget, whilst demonstrating a 'can do' attitude to the team and to external customers and stakeholders. You will provide technical innovation and a keenness to move the Company forward in terms of continuous improvement, whilst fostering and developing innovative ideas in members of the team.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to) - Act as lead engineer on Company projects, studies etc.
- Undertake the competent engineering of electrical systems in accordance with specified procedures and plans.
- Where required, supervise the activities of design team to complete activities to the required technical standards and project schedule.
- Undertake short term visits to a wide range of operating site and Eni geographic regional offices worldwide.
- Coordinate and expedite discipline and multidiscipline interfaces for areas of responsibility.
- Prepare man-hour estimates and planning activities for proposals and projects as required.
- Critically review the suitability and accuracy of Eni technical standards and procedures and develop new ones as required.
- Be aware and evaluate the effect of new/modified legislation on plant design and performance
- Ensure all activities necessary to guarantee the design of a 'safe' plant are performed.
Knowledge and Experience - Significant experience of technical and team leadership within a project environment working in the Oil and Gas Industry either as a Contractor or Oil Company Personnel. Experience preferred in Upstream Engineering.
- Technically competent in all aspects of electrical engineering (Power Generation, Distribution, Transmission).
- Experience in Concept, Basic/FEED and Detail Engineering projects for Oil&Gas (on-shore and/or off-shore).
- Experience in development of power system studies and specifications (e.g. Load flow, short circuit, motor starting analysis); design of power distribution systems for electrical networks; electrical equipment specifications/datasheets for MCCs, MV and LV switchboards, asynchronous and synchronous generators, soft start units, VSDs, UPS systems, transformers, NER; schematics for switchboards, MCCs, generation systems and auxiliary equipment; substation, switch room and plant layout design; electrical surveys for O&G plants; preparation of requisitions for electrical equipment; technical appraisal of Vendor/EPICbids for electrical equipment/ scope.
- Fully conversant with IEC standards and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices.
- Experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) and all Microsoft office applications
- Excellent knowledge of the English language is required in order to perform the necessary in depth analysis and studies, make technical presentations and keep up with technical advancement.
- Experience on design of Floating Units (desirable).
- Certified for working offshore (desirable).
- Working knowledge of ETAP (desirable).
- Working knowledge of Italian language (desirable).
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering; MEng desirable.
- Member of a relevant Institution; Chartered Engineer desirable.
Location:Basingstoke, UK
Contract type:Permanent
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance.
Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process.
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