Electrical and Instrumentation Manager

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.

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.

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.