Electrical & Instrument Engineer (Project Execution/ Construction)

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company); Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) in Mesaieed, QA, is seeking an experienced Engineer to manage site supervision of instrument and electrical projects including online work and shutdown activities. The role requires oversight from installation through pre-commissioning and commissioning, ensuring adherence to approved drawings and safety standards.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical/instrumentation engineering with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in fertilizer/oil

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/instrumentation/electronic/control engineering
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Fertilizer, Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry
• Extensive experience in field instrumentation, process control and safety shutdown systems

Responsibilities

• Manage site supervision of instrument and electrical projects (online and shutdowns)
• Oversee erection and installation on site per construction drawings
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning and testing activities
• Prepare field progress reports and KPI reports for construction activities
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and QA/QC during execution
• Liaise with project teams for pre-construction reviews and risk assessments

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Safety compliance

Site supervision

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/instrumentation/electronic/control engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

MS Projects

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Job Purpose

The position is responsible to manage site supervision of all instrument and electrical projects works for both online and shutdown projects. He shall follow up the Instrument & Electrical erection and installation works on Site to ensure correct installation according to approved for Construction Drawings, verify their status according to schedules and to identify & follow up corrective/recovery actions.

Requisition Id: 738

Location: Mesaieed, QA

Contract Type: Indefinite Contract

Function: Technical

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the progress of all field / construction activities.
• Assist in follow up contractors and subcontractors in Instrument & Electrical discipline scope during construction phases in order to assure the quality, environment, health and safety aspects of the work.
• Participate in Safety walks and Quality surveillance activities, prepare their reports and follow up the closure of all identified actions.
• Responsible for progress of all construction activities within Instrument & Electrical discipline.
• To prepare and follow up with the contractor(s) / sub-contractor(s) pre-commissioning and commissioning activities; planning and execution to ensure that the day-to-day commissioning activities are executed in safe manner and to prepare for & participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
• To prepare field progress reports and be capable of identifying and correcting contractual non-conformities.
• Prepare and report on KPIs for construction activities.
• Ensure that all activities and works in the area of responsibility are done in full compliance with the HSE requirements of QAFCO and the relevant Authorities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical / Instrument / Electronic / Control Engineering
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience from Fertilizer, Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• The candidate shall have proven project experience in managing works related to field instrumentation, process control and safety shutdown systems, Rotating machinery instrumentation & controls, Process Gas Analyzers, experience in the switchboards, transformers, circuit breakers, UPS, PLCs, distribution boards, control panels, relays, electrical systems of elevator / Lifts, EOT cranes, motors, cables, earthing, Fire and Gas alarm & siren systems, public address systems, IP based audio/video systems, data system & telephone system requirements, CCTV systems, connectivity of electrical/Instrument systems, lighting & power distribution, electrical & instrument systems of HVAC and their interfaces, evaluation of bids and Contracts etc.
• Work Experience of engaging with project teams for pre-construction reviews and preparation, experience of review of technical document/drawings, preparation of job safety analysis, method statements, schedules, conducting reviews for QA/QC, safety, health and environment, toolbox meetings compliance during site execution, preparation and execution of installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and testing activities, livening up of power, inter-discipline communication and co-ordination, Lock out tag out during job execution, red mark ups, planning, scheduling and progress reporting etc. are preferred requirements for this position.
• The candidate shall have sound knowledge and application of Knowledge of network architecture, communication protocols, media and accessories (TCP/IP, Modbus, Ether net, fiber optic, network switches etc.), hazardous area standards (NEC/IEC/ATEX), work permit systems, Enclosure protection standards (NEMA/IEC), safety standards, document standards, environment standards and various international standards like IEC/ANSI/ISA/EEMUA etc. applicable to instrument discipline.
• Must display very high awareness and knowledge for safety procedures of working in in live plants.
• Ability to operate standard PC Applications. Knowledge of MS Office, MS Projects and or Primavera is essential.
• Technical Report Writing Skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Technical Documentation.