Senior Site Engineer-I&C

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WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Senior site engineer – I &C who will be responsible for ensuring that all instrumentation & control, metering and monitoring system, telecommunication system, cyber security system, fire detection system, security system installations and activities on the project meet industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. You will conduct inspections, tests, and audits to verify that the construction and installation processes are executed correctly and safely. collaborating with project managers to develop project plans and schedules, ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget, and monitoring and reporting project progress to senior management.

Your new role, what's involved?

Project Management:

• Manage and oversee I&C activities and interfacing from inception to completion.
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design specifications, applicable codes and regulatory requirements to ascertain quality and safety.
• Be well versed with the applicable codes, local regulations and industry standards to discharge duties.
• Collaborate with project managers, site staff, engineers, and contractors to develop project plans and schedules.
• Prepare project progress reports, documentation, and as-built drawings for client review and approval.
• Ensure the timely completion of I&C project milestones within the allocated budget.
• Regularly report on project progress to senior management.
  
  

I&C System Design:

• Review of site related documentations like method statements, installation drawings, site testing procedures etc.
• Review of decommissioning study, feasibility study and associated risk assessment.
• Review and interpret I&C engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide technical support during construction activities and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
• Collaborate with design teams to review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Addressing technical queries and providing solutions to any challenges encountered during implementation.
• Provide valuable input into the design phase to optimize I&C systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with local codes and regulations.
  
  

Inspection and Testing:

• Conduct thorough inspections of I&C installations to ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Perform testing and commissioning of I&C systems, including but not limited to, loop checks, function tests, and system performance verification.
• Document and report any non-conformances or defects and follow up on corrective actions.
• Raising the NCR (Non-Compliance Report) as and when any non-compliance found by EPC/contractors. Also, guide the EPC/contractors to resolve the issues to meet the project requirements/codes and standards.
• Closely monitor, guide and regulate the interfacing issues between contractors and providing heads up to avoid re-work.
• Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  
  

Quality Assurance/Quality Control:

• Review and verify material and equipment certifications, ensuring they meet project requirements and standards.
• Conduct routine audits of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adherence to quality plans and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, reports, and logs.
  
  

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings and provide input on safety issues related to I&C work.
• Verify that all I&C installations comply with national and international codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC).
  
  

Coordination and Communication:

• Liaise with construction teams, engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure that all installations meet design and functional requirements.
• Communicate inspection results and quality issues to the QA/QC Manager and relevant project personnel.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Proficiency in using inspection and testing tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and I&C inspection, preferably within the pipeline or oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience with pipeline project standards and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and I&C systems, including control systems, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., NEC, IEC, API).
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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