Client: NSH Saudi Arabia | Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC Projects

Position: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Manager Location: Saudi Arabia Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC Projects Department: Engineering / Construction

1. Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced E&I Manager to oversee and manage all Electrical and Instrumentation activities for oil and gas projects in Saudi Arabia. The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring E&I engineering, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in compliance with project specifications, applicable international standards, and client requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all Electrical and Instrumentation activities across oil and gas projects.
• Plan and coordinate E&I engineering, construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning works.
• Review and approve electrical and instrumentation drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Oversee installation of electrical equipment, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, cable trays, cabling, earthing, and lighting systems.
• Supervise instrumentation installation, including transmitters, control valves, field instruments, junction boxes, instrument tubing, and control systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning teams to ensure timely project execution.
• Monitor project progress, manpower deployment, material availability, productivity, and budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable IEC/IEEE standards, Saudi regulations, and client requirements, including Aramco standards where applicable.
• Resolve technical issues, coordinate inspections, and ensure timely closure of punch lists and non-conformities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors regarding technical and project-related matters.
• Ensure implementation of quality control procedures and HSE requirements throughout project execution.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts, schedules, and other project documentation for management review.
• Lead and mentor E&I engineers, supervisors, technicians, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure proper handover documentation, as-built drawings, test records, and commissioning dossiers.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidates with a Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering may be considered depending on project requirements and experience.

4. Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience in Electrical and Instrumentation management within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience managing E&I activities on large-scale EPC, industrial, refinery, petrochemical, or oil and gas construction projects.
• Strong experience in E&I installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project execution.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is preferred.
• Aramco project experience and familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards are preferred, subject to client requirements.

5. Required Skills

• Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems and applicable engineering standards.
• Proficiency in project planning, progress monitoring, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of QA/QC procedures, HSE standards, and commissioning documentation.

6. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a technically strong E&I professional with proven managerial experience in oil and gas EPC projects, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects safely, within schedule, and according to quality standards.