Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Position Summary:
The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer will be based on-site in Basra, Iraq, and will be responsible for supervising and executing electrical and instrumentation installation works for an EPC oil & gas construction project. The role ensures that all site activities are performed safely, in compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, international standards, and HSE requirements.

The E&I Engineer will coordinate closely with construction, QA/QC, engineering, commissioning teams, and subcontractors to ensure proper installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and timely project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and execute all electrical installation activities including MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS systems, and associated power infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.


• Monitor and control cable tray installation, cable pulling, glanding, termination, and testing activities, ensuring compliance with method statements, ITPs, and international standards.


• Ensure proper installation of earthing and grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and hazardous area electrical equipment (Ex-rated equipment) as per project and safety requirements.


• Supervise installation of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, analyzers, junction boxes, and marshalling cabinets.


• Oversee instrument tubing works, impulse line installation, supports, tagging, and identification to ensure alignment with engineering drawings and hook-up details.


• Support loop checking, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in coordination with the commissioning team and client representatives.


• Review and interpret technical documents including single line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and layout drawings to ensure accurate site execution.


• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, engineering, and subcontractor teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth workflow and timely project execution.


• Ensure all installation works are performed in compliance with project specifications, international standards (IEC, NEC, API where applicable), and contractual requirements.


• Participate in inspections, raise RFIs where required, support punch list clearance, and ensure proper documentation and as-built records are maintained.


• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, conduct risk assessments, participate in toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution of works within live plant or hazardous areas.


• Monitor daily site progress, report to the Construction Manager/Project Manager, and ensure activities are completed within approved schedules and cost parameters.

Skills:
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), EC Switchgear, Construction, Site Inspections, Power Transmission, Oil and Gas Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Transformers