Electrical Lead - Terminal Projects, Port Said

About the role

APM Terminals, part of Maersk, is looking for an Electrical Lead for its Project Delivery Team in Port Said, Egypt. The role leads and coordinates the electrical package for terminal projects, working closely with the Project Manager, Project Controls Lead, HSSE Manager, contractors, consultants and other package leads. It covers industrial power distribution, HV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, installation, testing, energisation, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the electrical package safely and in line with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, HSSE and operational requirements, from design through to handover.
• Review electrical designs, calculations, single-line diagrams, equipment specs, layouts, protection philosophies, cable schedules and technical submissions.
• Oversee HV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, power distribution, protection and earthing, and challenge contractor and consultant solutions.
• Lead day-to-day site coordination of electrical installation, inspections, technical queries, non-conformities and punch lists.
• Coordinate FAT and SAT, readiness reviews for pre-commissioning, energisation and commissioning, and defect resolution until operational acceptance.
• Manage electrical contractors, EPC partners, OEMs, vendors and consultants, and coordinate interfaces with civil works, automation, IT/OT, maintenance and operations.
• Promote electrical safety, manage package risks and issues, and support planning, reporting, change management and documentation for handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial electrical projects in ports, terminals, heavy industry, major infrastructure or logistics facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, consultants and EPC partners on site.
• Preferred: port or container terminal experience, container-handling equipment electrification, automation and IT/OT interfaces, and live or brownfield experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and industrial power distribution.
• Working knowledge of project controls, risk management, change management and reporting.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent is preferred.