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Position: Electrical Engineer Location: Rio de Janeiro (Barra da Tijuca) About Us MISC Group is a world-leading provider of international energy-related maritime solutions and services. For over 56 years, we have built a dynamic, progressive, and innovative global brand, delivering the highest standards of maritime services and creating sustainable value for our stakeholders worldwide. Job Purpose The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems onboard the FPSO, contributing to performance improvement, asset integrity, and operational efficiency. The role provides technical analysis and engineering support to ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Support FPSO performance and safety by analysing MOCs (Management of Change), TQs (Technical Queries), and NOIs (Notification of Incidents), providing technical recommendations to the operations team; Develop technical solutions and engineering studies related to electrical systems to resolve operational issues onboard the FPSO; Provide technical support to offshore teams in the implementation of electrical improvements, testing, and system optimization; Investigate electrical failures and incidents, performing root cause analysis and proposing corrective actions; Prepare and review electrical engineering documentation such as P&IDs, electrical datasheets, equipment specifications, Cause & Effect diagrams, and electrical SOPs; Participate in risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, HIRA, TRA), ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, including NR-10 and NR-12. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; Previous experience in offshore operations (FPSO or oil & gas environment preferred); Advanced English; Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Solid understanding of offshore oil and gas electrical systems and technologies; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with electrical, automation, or control engineering software; Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills with the ability to consistently deliver accurate and timely work. Nice to have Knowledge of power generation systems, load shedding, switchboards, or HV/LV electrical systems. Benefits Meal and food allowances Bradesco Health Insurance (extended to family members at no cost, with no co-pay) Life Insurance Annual Bonus Private Pension Plan Childcare Allowance 📌 Note This position is open exclusively to Brazilian citizens. MISC is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from professionals of all backgrounds.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.