Lead Engineer Energy Performance

Role Overview

Lead Engineer Energy Performance at OQ, located in Muscat, Oman. This is a technical services role within the Operated Assets stream, reporting to the Manager, Reliability Management.

Role Purpose

To lead energy performance across OQEP-operated assets by developing, implementing, and maintaining the Energy Management System (EnMS), ensuring systematic capture and evaluation of energy performance data, delivering energy reviews and optimization initiatives, and driving continuous improvement and decarbonization while serving as the focal point for the Energy Management Team and EnMS Management Representative.

Key Responsibilities

Energy Management System Leadership

• Lead the deployment and effective operation of OQEP's EnMS across all operated assets.
• Develop, review, and continuously enhance the EnMS manual, procedures, and supporting documentation in compliance with OQEP's document control requirements and applicable international standards.
• Serve as the EnMS Management Representative, driving continuous improvement in energy performance across OQEP assets.
• Plan, manage, and implement the EnMS audit program, including audit scheduling, auditor coordination, reporting of findings, and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare and present EnMS Management Reviews and annual energy performance reports.

Energy Performance & Analysis

• Conduct and coordinate periodic energy reviews across operated assets to identify Significant Energy Uses (SEUs), performance gaps, and opportunities for energy performance enhancement.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) and baselines, tracking progress against approved energy objectives and targets including benefits realization.
• Develop and maintain the Energy Data Collection Plan, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely submission of energy data by relevant operational personnel across all assets.
• Monitor and provide technical support for energy-related initiatives, ensuring effective follow-up with asset owners on implementation progress and reporting.

Projects & Optimization

• Lead the identification, assessment, and implementation of energy performance improvement opportunities across assets and monitor and report on their effectiveness.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy efficiency, decarbonization, and optimization projects within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead and manage energy-related projects from concept development through execution, including feasibility assessments, business case preparation, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and industry best practices that enhance energy performance and support OQEP's asset performance and sustainability strategies.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Organize and facilitate Energy Management Team (EnMT) meetings, including preparation of agendas, recording meeting minutes, and monitoring action item completion.
• Serve as the primary interface between the Technical Services (Reliability Team) function and key stakeholders, including Sustainability, Operation, and discipline engineers on all energy management matters.
• Promote awareness of OQEP's Energy Policy and the value of improved energy performance throughout the organization, including the delivery of EnMS awareness programs and internal auditor training.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to trainees and entry-level engineers in EnMS practices and requirements.
• Liaise with the energy certification body on all matters related to certification, surveillance audits, and the ongoing maintenance of certification status.

Digitalization & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and manage digitalization initiatives related to EnMS.
• Carry out any other related duties assigned by the line manager in support of business priorities and performance objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process/Chemical, or Energy Engineering or equivalent (required).
• Postgraduate qualification in Energy Management (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process engineering or energy management, preferably within the oil and gas industry or upstream E&P operations.
• Proven experience in the implementation and management of an ISO 50001-compliant Energy Management System (EnMS), including conducting energy reviews, identifying Significant Energy Uses (SEUs), and managing Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs).
• ISO Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification (mandatory).
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification (desirable).
• Technical experience in asset performance management, including electrical and/or process systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams in operational asset environments, with a strong ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct reporting authority.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of asset performance management principles and familiarity with oil and gas production and processing facilities.
• Proficient in energy data analysis, performance monitoring, and the development and management of Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) and baselines.
• Knowledge of document control processes, management system documentation, and liaison with certification bodies.
• Good knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, optimization methodologies, and recognized industry best practices.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured and detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on execution, accountability, and continual improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical personnel and senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, capable of managing multiple workstreams independently while demonstrating sound judgment, ownership, and accountability with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required); Arabic native speaker (desirable).
• Primarily office-based in Muscat with regular field visits to OQEP operational assets.
• Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
• Some travel required for audits, certification activities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Internal interactions: Technical Service, HSSE, Asset and Operations, Discipline Engineers, Asset performance team members, Sustainability Team members.
• External interactions: Certification Body, External Energy Auditors and Consultants, ESG Rating Agencies and Disclosure Platforms, Regulatory Bodies as required.