Electrical Lead

APM Terminals PURPOSE APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports. As a member of the Project Delivery Team at SCCT, the Electrical Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of the electrical package for terminal projects in Port Said, Egypt. Working closely with the Project Manager, Project Controls Lead, HSSE Manager, contractors, consultants, terminal stakeholders and other package leads, the Electrical Lead provides technical leadership and site oversight across industrial power distribution, HV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, electrical installation, testing, energisation, commissioning and handover. The role is responsible for ensuring electrical works are delivered safely and in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, technical requirements and operational objectives. The role will also manage contractors, vendors and technical interfaces with equipment, civil, automation, IT/OT, maintenance and operations. Key role: Safe & Successful Electrical Delivery Ensure safe, high-quality delivery of electrical package activities across design, procurement support, installation, testing, energisation, commissioning and handover. Drive effective site execution and compliance with project HSSE requirements, approved designs, specifications and applicable electrical standards. Technical Leadership & Commissioning Provide technical leadership for HV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems and associated industrial electrical installations. Lead technical reviews and coordinate FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, energisation, commissioning, defect resolution and operational acceptance. Contractor, Interface & Operational Integration Manage electrical contractors, EPC partners, OEMs, vendors and consultants to achieve project objectives. Coordinate electrical interfaces with terminal equipment, civil works, automation, IT/OT, maintenance and operations, supporting operational readiness and reliable handover. Principal Accountabilities Electrical Package Delivery Lead and coordinate delivery of the electrical package, including design coordination, technical reviews, site installation, testing, energisation, commissioning and handover. Ensure electrical systems are delivered in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, HSSE and operational requirements. Monitor package progress, risks, issues and changes, and drive corrective actions where delivery deviates from approved requirements. Electrical Engineering & Design Management Review electrical designs, calculations, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, layouts, protection philosophies, cable schedules and technical submissions relevant to the project. Provide technical oversight for HV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, power distribution, protection systems, earthing and associated electrical infrastructure. Challenge contractor and consultant solutions to ensure they are safe, maintainable, constructible, fit for purpose and aligned with project requirements. Installation, Site Execution & Quality Lead day-to-day coordination and oversight of electrical installation works on site. Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, specifications, permits and quality requirements. Coordinate site inspections, technical queries, non-conformities, punch lists and corrective actions through to closure. Testing, Energisation & Commissioning Coordinate and oversee FAT and SAT activities for electrical equipment and systems. Lead readiness reviews for pre-commissioning, energisation and commissioning, including interfaces, permits, documentation, test records and safety prerequisites. Ensure defects and outstanding items are resolved and electrical systems are successfully accepted and handed over to operations and maintenance. Contractor & Vendor Management Act as the primary day-to-day project representative for electrical contractors, OEMs, vendors, consultants and other suppliers within the package. Monitor contractor performance and delivery against technical, contractual, schedule, quality and HSSE commitments. Support timely resolution of technical, commercial, contractual and delivery issues affecting the electrical package. Interface & Integration Management Coordinate interfaces between electrical infrastructure and equipment, civil works, automation, IT/OT, maintenance and terminal operations. Ensure electrical dependencies, assumptions and constraints are identified and managed early enough to protect overall project delivery. Support integration of electrical infrastructure with container-handling equipment and terminal systems where applicable. Safety, Risk & Compliance Promote visible safety leadership and a strong electrical safety culture across contractors and site activities. Ensure appropriate controls are applied for high-risk electrical activities, isolation, energisation and commissioning. Identify and manage electrical package risks, opportunities, changes and technical issues in coordination with the Project Manager, HSSE Manager and Project Controls Lead. Project Controls, Documentation & Handover Support planning, forecasting, progress reporting, change management and risk management for the electrical package. Ensure electrical documentation is maintained and controlled throughout the project lifecycle, including drawings, calculations, test records, commissioning dossiers, equipment documentation and handover records. Ensure package deliverables and turnover documentation are complete for project close-out and operational handover. REPORTING AND SCOPE Direct Reporting: Project Manager Functional collaboration: Project Execution PMO and relevant APM Terminals technical functions Geographical Scope: SCCT, Port Said, Egypt KEY RELATIONSHIPS Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Project Controls Lead, HSSE Manager, Civil Package Lead, Equipment Package Lead, IT/OT and Automation leads, Business Integration Team, terminal stakeholders, maintenance and operations. Maintain effective working relationships with electrical contractors, EPC partners, OEMs, consultants, vendors and external technical stakeholders. AUTHORITY Lead and coordinate electrical package activities within approved project objectives and delegated authority limits. Review and challenge electrical technical deliverables and recommend approval of submissions within the project governance framework. Require corrective action where safety, quality, technical performance, schedule or compliance requirements are not being achieved. Escalate significant risks, delays, electrical safety concerns, technical issues, commercial impacts and interface conflicts to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders. Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience Education & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial electrical projects in ports, terminals, heavy industry, major infrastructure, logistics facilities or comparable industrial environments. Hands-on project experience covering electrical installation, site execution, testing, energisation, commissioning and operational handover. Experience managing contractors, vendors, consultants and/or EPC partners in a site-based project environment. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and industrial power distribution. Practical exposure to FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, energisation and commissioning activities. Ability to review electrical engineering deliverables and manage