Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Role: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Lead – Operational Readiness Assurance

Contract Type: Contract

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

Rotation: 6 weeks / 4 weeks

Visa Sponsorship: Available

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced E&I Lead to ensure electrical and instrumentation systems are fully prepared for safe and efficient operation during the transition from construction and commissioning to steady-state operations. The role focuses on readiness assurance for electrical distribution, control systems, instrumentation, and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement readiness plans for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct readiness reviews, gap analyses, and audits to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Collaborate with construction, commissioning, operations, and HSE teams for system integration.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to electrical and control systems during start-up.
• Maintain readiness checklists, assurance reports, and dashboards.
• Support training programmes for operations teams on E&I systems.
• Act as focal point for E&I readiness assurance with stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years’ experience in oil & gas or energy projects, with 5+ years in E&I commissioning or operational readiness.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems (HV/LV), instrumentation, control systems, and automation.
• Familiarity with operational readiness frameworks and commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.