FIELD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary site representative for all electrical engineering activities, supporting smooth execution and alignment with design documentation.
• Review and interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and load lists.
• Oversee installation, inspection, and testing of electrical systems including:
• Transformers, switchgears, MCCs
• Power and control cabling
• Lighting and small power systems
• Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Motors, UPS, battery systems, and HVAC electrical interfaces
• Coordinate with design teams, vendors, and construction contractors to resolve technical issues, field changes, and material compatibility.
• Respond to technical queries (TQs) and manage RFIs related to electrical scope.
• Monitor electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with project standards, drawings, and specifications.
• Supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including megger tests, hi-pot tests, loop checks, and function tests.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet safety requirements, including compliance with hazardous area classifications (ATEX, IECEx).
• Update and maintain as-built documentation, red-line markups, and test records.
• Support in field walk-downs, punch list closure, and system handover to commissioning or operations teams.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, HSE, and project control teams for documentation, inspections, and progress tracking.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-12 years of experience in electrical field engineering in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Power sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) ranges.
• Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, API).
• Hands-on experience with electrical installation and testing practices.
• Proficient in using design review tools and MS Office; exposure to AutoCAD, Navisworks, or ETAP is beneficial.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.