Head of Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering – Mining

James Douglas Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

James Douglas Middle East seeks an experienced Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering to lead owner- engineer activities for metals-processing projects in Abu Dhabi and across Africa. You will review and approve E&I designs, manage safety, quality and schedule, and build a growing engineering team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of field instrumentation and DCS/PLC systems, and international project exposure. Relocation to Abu Dhabi is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in heavy industry, metals processing, power, oil & gas or petrochemical.
• Proven experience as an owner's engineer, or in detailed-design review and approval, rather than pure execution.
• Strong command of field instrumentation and DCS/PLC systems.
• Genuine international project exposure; Africa experience is an advantage.
• Conversant with international engineering codes, with the ability to locate and apply appropriate standards.
• Proven team leadership, with the ability to build and manage an engineering team while remaining hands-on.
• Strong command of English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and lead the Product and Plant Engineering team on electrical, instrumentation and automation matters across the group's metals-processing plant projects.
• Review, check and approve the E&I design deliverables produced by EPC/engineering consultants, electrical load lists, instrument lists, datasheets, hook-up drawings, loop and logic diagrams, cable-tray and earthing layouts, and Bills of Materials.
• Demonstrate technical leadership during detailed engineering and design activities, ensuring all disciplines are correctly integrated.
• Apply strong knowledge of field instrumentation, DCS/PLC systems and related applications.
• Ensure compliance with location-specific and international codes, standards and industry best practice.
• Conduct project due diligence and issue critical technical comments on consultant and contractor deliverables.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, datasheets, specifications, value-engineering proposals and tender evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and legal compliance requirements.
• Develop, mentor and lead the electrical and instrumentation engineering team.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

DCS/PLC systems

Team leadership

International projects

English communication

Abu Dhabi relocation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation

Job description

James Douglas Middle East seeks an experienced Manager, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering to lead owner- engineer activities for metals-processing projects in Abu Dhabi and across Africa. You will review and approve E&I designs, manage safety, quality and schedule, and build a growing engineering team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of field instrumentation and DCS/PLC systems, and international project exposure. Relocation to Abu Dhabi is expected.