Senior Construction Engineer - E&I

About the role

Penspen is urgently hiring a Senior Construction Engineer (E&I) for an offshore project management contractor (PMC) project in Abu Dhabi. The role covers supervision of electrical and instrumentation construction on offshore facilities, including lead work on offshore sites and onshore yards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all electrical and instrumentation construction activities for offshore facilities, ensuring safe, timely and compliant execution.
• Lead and supervise E&I construction activities at offshore sites and onshore yards.
• Develop and review construction work packs, method statements and job cards.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), site queries (SQs) and interface issues.
• Ensure proper installation of equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, junction boxes, field instruments, analyzers, F&G systems and control panels.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, productivity and compliance.
• Manage interfaces between E&I, mechanical, piping, structural and commissioning teams.
• Lead offshore construction campaigns, hook-up and brownfield modification works.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports and support mechanical completion dossiers and handover packages.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 3 to 5 years in E&I construction.
• Experience in major oil and gas offshore projects.
• Preferred background in PMC/EPC construction.
• Previous ADNOC offshore experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work in challenging offshore environments and on extended rotations.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of offshore E&I systems, hazardous area installations and commissioning.
• Knowledge of offshore construction methods, mechanical systems and safety standards.