Senior Electrical Engineer at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Renaissance African Energy Company (RENAISSANCE) is on a dynamic journey to evolve into a world-class energy powerhouse, unleashing the entirety of our growth potential through collaborative efforts. Seamlessly weaving through the midstream value chain and fortifying our core capabilities, we stand ready to be the cornerstone of national development and industrialization, signaling a new era of unparalleled progress.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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