Senior E&I Engineer - Site Controller

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to serve as the Site Controller for significant onshore constructions in the UAE. This site-based role demands expertise in energy isolations and work control in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess an engineering diploma along with strong experience in greenfield construction and leading teams in Oil & Gas projects. Emphasis on safety standards and teamwork skills is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Engineering Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong greenfield construction experience.
• Prior experience in hydrocarbon plant and pipeline construction.
• Experience leading control-of-work team on major projects.
• Prior experience in Area Authority role is essential.
• Dynamic commissioning experience in Oil & Gas environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uphold health, safety, environment and operational integrity standards.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO procedures.
• Verify staff competencies for PTW and isolation requirements.
• Manage SIMOPs between multiple work groups.
• Chair daily site PTW and Level 1 Risk Assessment meetings.

Skills

Reading and interpreting E&I drawings

Knowledge of IEC hazardous zones

Understanding system construction sequencing

Familiarity with structural construction practices

Experience with PTW systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication and teamwork skills

Education

Engineering Diploma or Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to serve as the Site Controller and Area Authority for major onshore construction and commissioning activities. This is a site-based role responsible for managing energy isolations, lock‑out tag‑out (LOTO), simultaneous operations (SIMOPs), and overall work control. The position plays a key role in ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient coordination across multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced project environment.

Position Tittle: Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Site Controller

Department: Engineering

Location: Full‑time on construction site, UAE (6 days per week)

Reporting To: Program Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote Health, Safety, Environment and Operational Integrity (HSEOI) standards across all site activities.
• Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO procedures.
• Verify staff competencies, ensuring all personnel are trained and capable of meeting PTW and isolation requirements.
• Develop and maintain PTW and energy isolation strategies throughout greenfield and brownfield project phases.
• Review PTW applications, ensuring accuracy in task descriptions, risk assessments, method statements, and control measures.
• Oversee contractor PTW systems and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure all construction and commissioning teams follow site isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Manage SIMOPs between multiple work groups to ensure safe and coordinated execution.
• Liaise with construction teams and Responsible Electrical Person to align work priorities and resolve emerging issues.
• Monitor and improve workflow, productivity, scheduling, and safety across site operations.
• Set standards for communication and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
• Chair daily site PTW and Level 1 Risk Assessment meetings.
• Coordinate with isolation supervisors and REP for Level 1 de‑isolations.
• Attend project meetings and proactively resolve PTW/LOTO concerns.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Engineering Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience

• Strong greenfield construction experience.
• Prior experience working in hydrocarbon plant and pipeline construction.
• Experience leading a control‑of‑work team on major capital projects.
• Prior experience in a similar Area Authority or control‑of‑work leadership role is essential.
• Dynamic commissioning experience in Oil & Gas environments is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to read and interpret E&I, F&G, electrical single line, interconnection/termination, loop, and P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge of IEC hazardous zones and/or NEC classifications.
• Broad understanding of system construction sequencing within Oil & Gas facilities.
• Familiarity with civil/structural construction best practices.
• Experience with both paper‑based PTW systems and electronic systems (e.g., e‑vision).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Ability to work effectively within a multi‑national workforce

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.